<p>India men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout on Sunday (Jul 4) to reach semis at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits, while the Indians scored on all four attempts.</p>

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<p>For India, skipper Harmanpreet was first to score, equalising GBR player James Albery's opening goal in the shootout. Zachary Wallace was the next to score&nbsp;for the Brits but India's Sukhjeet Singh scored the equaliser.</p>

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<p>With the shootout score being tied at 2-2, Britain's Conor Williamson missed on the third attempt unlike India's Lalit Kumar Upadhyay who gave India&nbsp;a 3-2 lead.</p>

<p>Britain's Phil Roper took the fourth shot but couldn't score, thanks to some brilliant keeping by Sreejesh. India's Raj Kumar Pal then scored on the fourth attempt to hand India a famous win.</p>

<p>The regulation time finished at 1-1 despite India playing with 10 players most of the time in three quarters. India's Amit Rohidas was given a red card in the second quarter of the game. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, however, soon scored a goal to take India in front.</p>

<p>Great Britain's Morton Lee&nbsp;scored the equaliser nearly five minutes later in the same quarter, and the score remained 1-1 for the remainder&nbsp;of the game.</p>

<p>India will next play the winner of Argentina vs Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;6).</p>


India men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout on Sunday (Jul 4) to reach semis at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits, while the Indians scored on all four attempts.

India men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout on Sunday (Jul 4) to reach semis at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. India goalkepper PR Sreejesh displayed exemplary skills to save attempts from the Brits, while the Indians scored on all four attempts. 🇮🇳🔥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡! Congratulations to the Indian Men's Hockey team for their heart-stopping shoot-out victory, earning a spot in the semi-finals! 🏑 You're now just one win away from claiming your 13th Olympic medal 🏅 in hockey. Your relentless spirit and remarkable… pic.twitter.com/jByQtmpeJ2 — Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 4, 2024 × For India, skipper Harmanpreet was first to score, equalising GBR player James Albery's opening goal in the shootout. Zachary Wallace was the next to score for the Brits but India's Sukhjeet Singh scored the equaliser. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony: Ace shooter Manu Bhaker named India’s flag bearer With the shootout score being tied at 2-2, Britain's Conor Williamson missed on the third attempt unlike India's Lalit Kumar Upadhyay who gave India a 3-2 lead. Britain's Phil Roper took the fourth shot but couldn't score, thanks to some brilliant keeping by Sreejesh. India's Raj Kumar Pal then scored on the fourth attempt to hand India a famous win. The regulation time finished at 1-1 despite India playing with 10 players most of the time in three quarters. India's Amit Rohidas was given a red card in the second quarter of the game. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh, however, soon scored a goal to take India in front. Great Britain's Morton Lee scored the equaliser nearly five minutes later in the same quarter, and the score remained 1-1 for the remainder of the game. India will next play the winner of Argentina vs Germany in the semi-final on Tuesday (Aug 6).

Paris Olympics 2024: India beat 'not-so' Great Britain in shootout to reach men's hockey semis - WATCH

<p>Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men's golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm.</p>

<p>American Schauffele, the world's form player after winning his maiden major titles at the PGA Championship and the British Open this year, carded a three-under-par 68 in his third round at Le Golf National.</p>

<p>He struggled to find his best during a level-par front nine as Rahm surged into the lead, but eagled the par-five 14th hole at the same time as Rahm was making a three-putt bogey on the next green.</p>

<p>Schauffele will likely have to endure another dramatic final day if he is to win gold again, having edged to victory in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago by a single stroke.</p>

<p>Rahm started the day two shots off the pace but moved up the leaderboard with an excellent 66 to draw alongside Schauffele on 14-under for the tournament.</p>

<p>The two-time major champion made seven birdies, including a long putt on the penultimate hole to bounce back after his disappointment on the 15th.</p>

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<p>Tommy Fleetwood is just one shot behind the leading duo in third place on 13-under after a 69 which featured three birdies and one bogey.</p>

<p>The popular Briton, who has never won a major title despite several near-misses, was not on top form but did enough to ensure he has a strong chance of clinching gold.</p>

<p>Hideki Matsuyama, tied for the overnight lead with Schauffele and Fleetwood, battled hard for a level-par 71 to remain on 11-under.</p>

<p>The Japanese is tied with Nicolai Hojgaard after the Dane powered through the field with a spectacular nine-under 62 to equal the course record.</p>

<p>The 23-year-old now jointly holds the record with three other players, including his twin brother Rasmus.</p>

<h2><strong>- McIlroy, Scheffler in touch -</strong></h2>

<p>Rory McIlroy produced his best round of the week so far with a 66 to stay in touch with the leaders, sitting level with world number one Scottie Scheffler on 10-under overall.</p>

<p>The Northern Irishman was bogey-free, holing a crucial 20-foot par putt on the 17th.</p>

<p>"I think tomorrow, depending on what the leaders do, I'm going to have to probably shoot my lowest round of the week to have a chance at a medal," said McIlroy. "That's the goal."</p>

<p>Scheffler bogeyed the 17th and then was in trouble down the final hole, but got up and down from 90 yards for par to boost his hopes of winning a medal on his Olympic debut.</p>

<p>"I'd like to be leading. I feel like I haven't had my best stuff the last few days but I've done enough to hang in there and stay in the tournament," said the Masters champion.</p>

<p>South Korean youngster Tom Kim, who would earn an exemption from military service with a medal, finished strongly to be tied for sixth with McIlroy, Scheffler and Belgium's Thomas Detry.</p>

<p>World number four Ludvig Aberg of Sweden, Australia's Jason Day and Chilean Joaquin Niemann are all at nine-under, five shots off the lead.</p>

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Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men's golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm.

Reigning champion Xander Schauffele dug deep on the back nine on Saturday to head into the final round of the Olympic men's golf competition tied for the lead with Spanish star Jon Rahm. American Schauffele, the world's form player after winning his maiden major titles at the PGA Championship and the British Open this year, carded a three-under-par 68 in his third round at Le Golf National. He struggled to find his best during a level-par front nine as Rahm surged into the lead, but eagled the par-five 14th hole at the same time as Rahm was making a three-putt bogey on the next green. Schauffele will likely have to endure another dramatic final day if he is to win gold again, having edged to victory in the Tokyo Olympics three years ago by a single stroke. Rahm started the day two shots off the pace but moved up the leaderboard with an excellent 66 to draw alongside Schauffele on 14-under for the tournament. The two-time major champion made seven birdies, including a long putt on the penultimate hole to bounce back after his disappointment on the 15th. Also Read: Paris Games, Carini vs Khelif Fight Controversy: IBA to award Italian Angela Carini $50k despite losing fight Tommy Fleetwood is just one shot behind the leading duo in third place on 13-under after a 69 which featured three birdies and one bogey. The popular Briton, who has never won a major title despite several near-misses, was not on top form but did enough to ensure he has a strong chance of clinching gold. Hideki Matsuyama, tied for the overnight lead with Schauffele and Fleetwood, battled hard for a level-par 71 to remain on 11-under. The Japanese is tied with Nicolai Hojgaard after the Dane powered through the field with a spectacular nine-under 62 to equal the course record. The 23-year-old now jointly holds the record with three other players, including his twin brother Rasmus. - McIlroy, Scheffler in touch - Rory McIlroy produced his best round of the week so far with a 66 to stay in touch with the leaders, sitting level with world number one Scottie Scheffler on 10-under overall. The Northern Irishman was bogey-free, holing a crucial 20-foot par putt on the 17th. "I think tomorrow, depending on what the leaders do, I'm going to have to probably shoot my lowest round of the week to have a chance at a medal," said McIlroy. "That's the goal." Scheffler bogeyed the 17th and then was in trouble down the final hole, but got up and down from 90 yards for par to boost his hopes of winning a medal on his Olympic debut. "I'd like to be leading. I feel like I haven't had my best stuff the last few days but I've done enough to hang in there and stay in the tournament," said the Masters champion. South Korean youngster Tom Kim, who would earn an exemption from military service with a medal, finished strongly to be tied for sixth with McIlroy, Scheffler and Belgium's Thomas Detry. World number four Ludvig Aberg of Sweden, Australia's Jason Day and Chilean Joaquin Niemann are all at nine-under, five shots off the lead. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Olympics 2024: Xander Schauffele, John Rahm tied at top ahead of golf final round

<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a statement, clarifying&nbsp;their eligibility and entry regulations for the boxing tournament of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 after a huge gender issue&nbsp;broke out&nbsp;during the face-off between Italy’s Angela Carini and Algeria's Imane Khelif on Thursday (Aug 1). Notably, Carini opted out from her welterweight round of 16 clash against Khelif after just 46 seconds of copping a&nbsp;huge blow on her nose by the opposition, leaving her bleeding. Following this, she walked out of the contest claiming it 'unfair' to battle against a biologically&nbsp;male opponent.</p>

<p>During the 2023 World Championships, Khelif had failed a gender eligibility test and, as a result, was disqualified prior to&nbsp;her gold medal bout in New Delhi last year for not meeting the International Boxing Association's (IBA) eligibility criteria.&nbsp;Back then, the incident made heads turn and led to a huge uproar in the sporting fraternity, with many lashing at the IOC&nbsp;for their eligibility criteria.</p>

<p>Following the latest controversy, the IOC, in a joint statement with the Boxing Unit, defended&nbsp;Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting (the female athlete has also been in question, deemed to have male chromosomes). It&nbsp;stated that the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport. In addition, it&nbsp;revealed&nbsp;that the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit used&nbsp;the Tokyo 2020 boxing rules as a baseline to develop its regulations for the ongoing showpiece event,&nbsp;in order&nbsp;to maintain consistency between the Games.</p>

<p>The joint statement said, "Every person has the right to practise sport without discrimination. All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations set by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU) (please find all applicable rules here). As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport.</p>

<p>These rules also applied during the qualification period, including the boxing tournaments of the 2023 European Games, Asian Games, Pan American Games and Pacific Games, the ad hoc 2023 African qualifying tournament in Dakar (SEN) and two world qualifying tournaments held in Busto Arsizio (ITA) and Bangkok (THA) in 2024, which involved a total of 1,471 different boxers from 172 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the Boxing Refugee Team and Individual Neutral Athletes, and featured over 2,000 qualification bouts.</p>

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<p>The PBU used the Tokyo 2020 boxing rules as a baseline to develop its regulations for Paris 2024. This was to minimise the impact on athletes’ preparations and guarantee consistency between Olympic Games. These Tokyo 2020 rules were based on the post-Rio 2016 rules, which were in place before the suspension of the boxing International Federation by the IOC in 2019 and the subsequent withdrawal of its recognition in 2023.</p>

<p>It further added, "We have seen in reports misleading information about two female athletes competing at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The two athletes have been competing in international boxing competitions for many years in the women’s category, including the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Boxing Association (IBA) World Championships and IBA-sanctioned tournaments.</p>

<p>These two athletes were the victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA. Towards the end of the IBA World Championships in 2023, they were suddenly disqualified without any due process.</p>

<p>According to the IBA minutes available on their website, this decision was initially taken solely by the IBA Secretary General and CEO. The IBA Board only ratified it afterwards and only subsequently requested that a procedure to follow in similar cases in the future be established and reflected in the IBA Regulations. The minutes also say that the IBA should “establish a clear procedure on gender testing."</p>


The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a statement, clarifying their eligibility and entry regulations for the boxing tournament of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 after a huge gender issue broke out during the face-off between Italy’s Angela Carini and Algeria's Imane Khelif on Thursday (Aug 1).

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) issued a statement, clarifying their eligibility and entry regulations for the boxing tournament of the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 after a huge gender issue broke out during the face-off between Italy’s Angela Carini and Algeria's Imane Khelif on Thursday (Aug 1). Notably, Carini opted out from her welterweight round of 16 clash against Khelif after just 46 seconds of copping a huge blow on her nose by the opposition, leaving her bleeding. Following this, she walked out of the contest claiming it 'unfair' to battle against a biologically male opponent. During the 2023 World Championships, Khelif had failed a gender eligibility test and, as a result, was disqualified prior to her gold medal bout in New Delhi last year for not meeting the International Boxing Association's (IBA) eligibility criteria. Back then, the incident made heads turn and led to a huge uproar in the sporting fraternity, with many lashing at the IOC for their eligibility criteria. Following the latest controversy, the IOC, in a joint statement with the Boxing Unit, defended Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting (the female athlete has also been in question, deemed to have male chromosomes). It stated that the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport. In addition, it revealed that the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit used the Tokyo 2020 boxing rules as a baseline to develop its regulations for the ongoing showpiece event, in order to maintain consistency between the Games. The joint statement said, "Every person has the right to practise sport without discrimination. All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations set by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU) (please find all applicable rules here). As with previous Olympic boxing competitions, the gender and age of the athletes are based on their passport. These rules also applied during the qualification period, including the boxing tournaments of the 2023 European Games, Asian Games, Pan American Games and Pacific Games, the ad hoc 2023 African qualifying tournament in Dakar (SEN) and two world qualifying tournaments held in Busto Arsizio (ITA) and Bangkok (THA) in 2024, which involved a total of 1,471 different boxers from 172 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the Boxing Refugee Team and Individual Neutral Athletes, and featured over 2,000 qualification bouts. Joint Paris 2024 Boxing Unit/IOC Statementhttps://t.co/22yVzxFuLd pic.twitter.com/fZvgsW8OOi — IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) August 1, 2024 × Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Simone Biles stands head and shoulders above rivals after clinching gold The PBU used the Tokyo 2020 boxing rules as a baseline to develop its regulations for Paris 2024. This was to minimise the impact on athletes’ preparations and guarantee consistency between Olympic Games. These Tokyo 2020 rules were based on the post-Rio 2016 rules, which were in place before the suspension of the boxing International Federation by the IOC in 2019 and the subsequent withdrawal of its recognition in 2023. It further added, "We have seen in reports misleading information about two female athletes competing at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The two athletes have been competing in international boxing competitions for many years in the women’s category, including the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, International Boxing Association (IBA) World Championships and IBA-sanctioned tournaments. These two athletes were the victims of a sudden and arbitrary decision by the IBA. Towards the end of the IBA World Championships in 2023, they were suddenly disqualified without any due process. According to the IBA minutes available on their website, this decision was initially taken solely by the IBA Secretary General and CEO. The IBA Board only ratified it afterwards and only subsequently requested that a procedure to follow in similar cases in the future be established and reflected in the IBA Regulations. The minutes also say that the IBA should “establish a clear procedure on gender testing."

Paris Olympics | Every person has right to...: IOC defends Imane Khelif after Angela Carini's withdrawal

<p>If anyone needed any confirmation about Simone Biles' standing in gymnastics, the sparkling GOAT necklace she slipped on and ecstatically showed off to a TV camera after she sealed the all around title at the Paris Olympics on Thursday verified her status as the greatest of all-time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The world's most decorated gymnast clinched her sixth Olympic gold medal in front of a delirious crowd at Bercy Arena after she left all her challengers in her shade, completing a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from the same final at the Tokyo Games.</p>

<p>Aged 27, Biles edged past Brazil's Rebeca Andrade by 1.199 points to become the oldest athlete since 1952 to win the most coveted individual title in women's gymnastics.&nbsp;"My GOAT necklace is kind of an ode ... it is crazy that I am in the conversation of greatest of all athletes because I still just think that I'm Simone Biles from Spring, Texas who loves to flip," said the American who owns a jaw-dropping 39 world and Olympic medals.</p>

<p>In a tight race with Andrade, Biles was surprisingly left trailing in third place after a flawed performance on the uneven bars during the second rotation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But if Andrade had started to fantasize about becoming the first Brazilian to win the Olympic event which requires female gymnasts to excel on all four apparatus, Biles brought her back to reality just 30 minutes later as she was back on top of the standings following a solid showing on the balance beam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the uneven bars, Biles got too much air on her flip as she transitioned from the higher to the lower bar and had to bend both knees to avoid touching the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>She also needed to take an extra swing to continue her routine on the apparatus. After completing her dismount, she looked really annoyed at herself for making the error as she walked off the mat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Awarded 13.733 points, it was the worst score she had earned across all her performances to date in Paris. In fact it was the only time she failed to breach the 14-point barrier.&nbsp; "I don't even know how I held on to that," Biles could be heard saying immediately after the fumble.</p>

<p>A mistake that could have proven costly turned out to be a mere blip in Biles' charge towards victory. By the time she stood at the edge of the mat to start her final performance, she knew the gold would be hers provided she avoided any major mishaps during her floor exercise display.</p>

<p><strong>ELECTRIFYING ROUTINE</strong></p>

<p>Competing last, Biles executed an electrifying routine to secure the gold with a total of 59.131 points. Biles said having Andrade on her tail had made her nervous.&nbsp;"I don't want to compete with Rebecca no more. I'm tired. Rebeca pushes me to be my best, she's a phenomenal athlete," Biles said.&nbsp;"She's way too close. I've never had an athlete that close, so it definitely put me on my toes.</p>

<p>"On each event we're very similar in scores. I was like, 'okay, I think I have to bring out the big guns this time'," added the American who opted to execute the more difficult Yurchenko double pike vault knowing that she would be pushed all the way by Andrade.</p>

<p>In a sign of great camaraderie, a beaming Andrade applauded Biles as soon as the American had struck the final pose of her floor routine, sitting on the mat with her left hand covering her face. Andrade did not need to wait for the score to flash up to know who would be crowned champion and quickly went up to hug Biles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was really cool, knowing that I made her work, right?" Andrade said of Biles. "It's an honour to be able to compete next to her."</p>

<p>The Brazilian earned a second successive silver in the event, having finished behind Biles' teammate Sunisa Lee in Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lee fought back from a disappointing start on the vault to claim the bronze with 56.465 points. Three years ago in Tokyo, Biles withdrew from the event to prioritise her mental health after suffering from the "twisties", a condition involving the temporary loss of spatial awareness that some gymnasts can experience when executing high-difficulty elements.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Her withdrawal caused concern among her vast fan base about whether she would ever set foot on the Olympic stage again.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biles proved she was no quitter as she captured her second gold medal of the Paris Games, having led the U.S. to the team gold on Tuesday, and her second all-around Olympic title after also winning the individual event in Rio in 2016.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biles became the first woman to win two all around titles at the Games since Vera Caslavska triumphed in 1964 and 1968. She will be on the hunt for three more golds in Paris as she has also qualified for the vault, floor exercise and balance beam finals.&nbsp;</p>


If anyone needed any confirmation about Simone Biles' standing in gymnastics, the sparkling GOAT necklace she slipped on and ecstatically showed off to a TV camera after she sealed the all around title at the Paris Olympics on Thursday verified her status as the greatest of all-time.

If anyone needed any confirmation about Simone Biles' standing in gymnastics, the sparkling GOAT necklace she slipped on and ecstatically showed off to a TV camera after she sealed the all around title at the Paris Olympics on Thursday verified her status as the greatest of all-time. The world's most decorated gymnast clinched her sixth Olympic gold medal in front of a delirious crowd at Bercy Arena after she left all her challengers in her shade, completing a triumphant comeback three years after withdrawing from the same final at the Tokyo Games. Aged 27, Biles edged past Brazil's Rebeca Andrade by 1.199 points to become the oldest athlete since 1952 to win the most coveted individual title in women's gymnastics. "My GOAT necklace is kind of an ode ... it is crazy that I am in the conversation of greatest of all athletes because I still just think that I'm Simone Biles from Spring, Texas who loves to flip," said the American who owns a jaw-dropping 39 world and Olympic medals. In a tight race with Andrade, Biles was surprisingly left trailing in third place after a flawed performance on the uneven bars during the second rotation. But if Andrade had started to fantasize about becoming the first Brazilian to win the Olympic event which requires female gymnasts to excel on all four apparatus, Biles brought her back to reality just 30 minutes later as she was back on top of the standings following a solid showing on the balance beam. On the uneven bars, Biles got too much air on her flip as she transitioned from the higher to the lower bar and had to bend both knees to avoid touching the ground. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Zheng stuns Swiatek as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash She also needed to take an extra swing to continue her routine on the apparatus. After completing her dismount, she looked really annoyed at herself for making the error as she walked off the mat. Awarded 13.733 points, it was the worst score she had earned across all her performances to date in Paris. In fact it was the only time she failed to breach the 14-point barrier. "I don't even know how I held on to that," Biles could be heard saying immediately after the fumble. A mistake that could have proven costly turned out to be a mere blip in Biles' charge towards victory. By the time she stood at the edge of the mat to start her final performance, she knew the gold would be hers provided she avoided any major mishaps during her floor exercise display. ELECTRIFYING ROUTINE Competing last, Biles executed an electrifying routine to secure the gold with a total of 59.131 points. Biles said having Andrade on her tail had made her nervous. "I don't want to compete with Rebecca no more. I'm tired. Rebeca pushes me to be my best, she's a phenomenal athlete," Biles said. "She's way too close. I've never had an athlete that close, so it definitely put me on my toes. "On each event we're very similar in scores. I was like, 'okay, I think I have to bring out the big guns this time'," added the American who opted to execute the more difficult Yurchenko double pike vault knowing that she would be pushed all the way by Andrade. In a sign of great camaraderie, a beaming Andrade applauded Biles as soon as the American had struck the final pose of her floor routine, sitting on the mat with her left hand covering her face. Andrade did not need to wait for the score to flash up to know who would be crowned champion and quickly went up to hug Biles. "It was really cool, knowing that I made her work, right?" Andrade said of Biles. "It's an honour to be able to compete next to her." The Brazilian earned a second successive silver in the event, having finished behind Biles' teammate Sunisa Lee in Tokyo. Lee fought back from a disappointing start on the vault to claim the bronze with 56.465 points. Three years ago in Tokyo, Biles withdrew from the event to prioritise her mental health after suffering from the "twisties", a condition involving the temporary loss of spatial awareness that some gymnasts can experience when executing high-difficulty elements. Her withdrawal caused concern among her vast fan base about whether she would ever set foot on the Olympic stage again. Biles proved she was no quitter as she captured her second gold medal of the Paris Games, having led the U.S. to the team gold on Tuesday, and her second all-around Olympic title after also winning the individual event in Rio in 2016. Biles became the first woman to win two all around titles at the Games since Vera Caslavska triumphed in 1964 and 1968. She will be on the hunt for three more golds in Paris as she has also qualified for the vault, floor exercise and balance beam finals.

Paris Olympics 2024: Simone Biles stands head and shoulders above rivals after clinching gold

<p>Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and Dan Evans lost in the men's doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros.</p>

<p>American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul delivered the knockout blow with a 6-2, 6-4 victory on a packed Court Suzanne Lenglen. Britain's Murray had already announced that the Olympics would be his last event.</p>

<p>"I'm proud of my career, my achievements and what I put into the sport," said Murray. "Obviously it was emotional because it's the last time I will play a competitive match. But I am genuinely happy just now. I'm happy with how it finished."</p>

<p>He added: "I'm glad I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms because at times in the last few years that wasn't a certainty."</p>

<p>Just a few hours after Murray had made his exit, he cheekily wrote on X: "Never even liked tennis anyway".</p>

<p>Career-long rival Novak Djokovic described Murray as "an incredible competitor". "One of the greatest warriors tennis has seen. His fighting spirit is definitely something that I'm sure is going to inspire many generations to come," said the Serb.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-zheng-stuns-swiatek-as-alcaraz-closes-in-on-djokovic-clash-746386">Paris Olympics 2024: Zheng stuns Swiatek as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash</a></strong></p>

<h2>- Injury toll -</h2>

<p>One of the 'Big Four' in the sport, Murray joins 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer in retirement after the Swiss great quit in 2022.</p>

<p>Rafael Nadal, the winner of 22 majors but battling more injuries at the age of 38, exited the Paris Olympics on Wednesday and suggested that he had played his last match at Roland Garros, where he won 14 of his Slams.</p>

<p>Nadal also effectively ruled himself out of the US Open, sparking more speculation that the great Spaniard is also finished in the sport. That would leave just 37-year-old Djokovic -- winner of a record 24 Grand Slams -- still active amongst the sport's eminent talents who have carved up 69 majors between them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Murray famously ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's champion at Wimbledon when he triumphed in 2013, defeating Djokovic in the final. He added a second title in 2016, taking his career majors total to three after breaking his duck at the 2012 US Open.</p>

<p>Murray won gold at the 2012 Olympics on an emotional day at the All England Club when he defeated Federer just weeks after he had lost the Wimbledon final to the Swiss on the same Centre Court. Four years later he defeated Juan Martin del Potro to become the first player, man or woman, to win two Olympic singles golds.</p>

<p>Murray also led Britain to the Davis Cup title in 2015, the country's first in 79 years. He has won 46 titles in all and banked around $65 million in prize money. However, he has been ravaged by injuries in recent years, slumping to 117th in the world.</p>

<p>The Scot has played with a metal hip since 2019 and suffered ankle damage earlier this year before undergoing surgery to remove a spinal cyst, which ruled him out of singles at Wimbledon. Instead, he played doubles with brother Jamie and was defeated in the first round before an emotional tribute arranged by tournament chiefs.</p>

<p>"It's hard because I would love to keep playing, but I can't," admitted Murray at the All England Club.&nbsp; "Physically it is too tough now, all of the injuries, they have added up and they haven't been insignificant."</p>

<p>Men's tennis has already opened up a new frontier. Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian, succeeded Djokovic as Australian Open champion in January and eventually took his world number one ranking. Carlos Alcaraz, 21, won the French Open and successfully defended his Wimbledon title, sweeping Djokovic off court in a one-sided final in July.</p>

<p>"It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy!" Alcaraz wrote on X in tribute to Murray. "Congratulations on a legendary career and for being an example to all. You will always have a fan here."</p>


Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation.

Andy Murray said he was retiring "on my terms" as his trophy-filled career came to an emotional end at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, closing another chapter on tennis's golden generation. The former world number one and three-time Grand Slam title winner slipped into retirement aged 37 when he and Dan Evans lost in the men's doubles quarter-finals at Roland Garros. American pair Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul delivered the knockout blow with a 6-2, 6-4 victory on a packed Court Suzanne Lenglen. Britain's Murray had already announced that the Olympics would be his last event. "I'm proud of my career, my achievements and what I put into the sport," said Murray. "Obviously it was emotional because it's the last time I will play a competitive match. But I am genuinely happy just now. I'm happy with how it finished." He added: "I'm glad I got to go out here at the Olympics and finish on my terms because at times in the last few years that wasn't a certainty." Just a few hours after Murray had made his exit, he cheekily wrote on X: "Never even liked tennis anyway". Career-long rival Novak Djokovic described Murray as "an incredible competitor". "One of the greatest warriors tennis has seen. His fighting spirit is definitely something that I'm sure is going to inspire many generations to come," said the Serb. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Zheng stuns Swiatek as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash - Injury toll - One of the 'Big Four' in the sport, Murray joins 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer in retirement after the Swiss great quit in 2022. Rafael Nadal, the winner of 22 majors but battling more injuries at the age of 38, exited the Paris Olympics on Wednesday and suggested that he had played his last match at Roland Garros, where he won 14 of his Slams. Nadal also effectively ruled himself out of the US Open, sparking more speculation that the great Spaniard is also finished in the sport. That would leave just 37-year-old Djokovic -- winner of a record 24 Grand Slams -- still active amongst the sport's eminent talents who have carved up 69 majors between them. Murray famously ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's champion at Wimbledon when he triumphed in 2013, defeating Djokovic in the final. He added a second title in 2016, taking his career majors total to three after breaking his duck at the 2012 US Open. Murray won gold at the 2012 Olympics on an emotional day at the All England Club when he defeated Federer just weeks after he had lost the Wimbledon final to the Swiss on the same Centre Court. Four years later he defeated Juan Martin del Potro to become the first player, man or woman, to win two Olympic singles golds. Murray also led Britain to the Davis Cup title in 2015, the country's first in 79 years. He has won 46 titles in all and banked around $65 million in prize money. However, he has been ravaged by injuries in recent years, slumping to 117th in the world. The Scot has played with a metal hip since 2019 and suffered ankle damage earlier this year before undergoing surgery to remove a spinal cyst, which ruled him out of singles at Wimbledon. Instead, he played doubles with brother Jamie and was defeated in the first round before an emotional tribute arranged by tournament chiefs. "It's hard because I would love to keep playing, but I can't," admitted Murray at the All England Club. "Physically it is too tough now, all of the injuries, they have added up and they haven't been insignificant." Men's tennis has already opened up a new frontier. Jannik Sinner, the 22-year-old Italian, succeeded Djokovic as Australian Open champion in January and eventually took his world number one ranking. Carlos Alcaraz, 21, won the French Open and successfully defended his Wimbledon title, sweeping Djokovic off court in a one-sided final in July. "It was a privilege to share the court with you, Andy!" Alcaraz wrote on X in tribute to Murray. "Congratulations on a legendary career and for being an example to all. You will always have a fan here."

'Proud' Andy Murray bows out of tennis with Paris Olympics defeat

<p>Spain's dream team met its match as Rafa&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by Americans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday, the defeat almost certainly&nbsp;Nadal's Roland Garros farewell. Their progress had captivated the crowds on the site of&nbsp;Nadal's mind-boggling 14 French Open singles crowns but the journey ended in a 6-2 6-4 quarter-final defeat.</p>

<h2><strong>'If this was the last time, I enjoyed it'</strong></h2>

<p>"If this was the last time it was an unforgettable feeling and emotions. They gave me the love and support every single second and it's super, super special to feel that," the 38-year-old&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;told reporters.</p>

<p>"Nadalcaraz", as they have become known since joining forces, were given raucous support on a rammed Court Philippe Chatrier, the din sounding more like a soccer arena as the fans roared on the Spaniards.</p>

<p>When 2023 French Open doubles winner Krajicek served for the match and went break points down there was pandemonium inside the arena with the umpire struggling to maintain order.</p>

<p>The American fourth seeds somehow kept their cool though and when Krajicek blasted down an ace on match point it was met by almost silent disbelief as the umpire got off her chair to confirm the ball had kissed the white tape.</p>

<p>Nadal&nbsp;began the Games carrying the Olympic flame in the opening ceremony, but ends it without the third gold medal he craved on what could be his final bow on the Parisian clay. As&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;trudged off alongside the man who has replaced him as a force in tennis, it felt like the end as fans snapped photos on their phones.</p>

<p>"For me personally it was disappointing to not bring back a medal for Spain,"&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;said. "I tried my best in every single minute I was on court but it was not enough. "I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but if that's the last time I enjoyed it."</p>

<p>Twenty two-times Grand Slam champion&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;had been coy about when he will end his career but it seems a matter of time. Asked if he would play at the U.S. Open after the Olympics, he said: "I can't give you a clear answer, I need some time but for me it looks difficult."</p>

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<h2><strong>SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE</strong></h2>

<p>Krajicek said it had been special to be part of the atmosphere, even if he played a huge role in ruining the script. "To be in that kind of environment. You've got to soak it all in," he said. "I mean, the energy was through the roof."</p>

<p>In truth&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;and Alcaraz could have few complaints as they came up against a well-drilled partnership with the 40-year-old Ram, a four-times Grand Slam men's doubles champion, superb throughout with razor-sharp net play. In their two previous matches in Paris,&nbsp;Nadal&nbsp;and Alcaraz had ridden a wave of support, coming up with some inspired play to raise hopes that they could go all the way.</p>

<p>But this time the 21-year-old Alcaraz, who earlier on Wednesday reached the singles quarter-finals, lacked his usual spark and served consecutive double faults to virtually hand the Americans the opening set.</p>

<p>There was no coming back this time and Alcaraz dropped serve to love at 3-3 -- the Spaniards' frustration showing as they disputed a line call after a sizzling Ram winner. "I enjoyed every single second that we played together," Alcaraz said. "Disappointed as we wanted to keep going."</p>

<p>Ram and Krajicek face Czech duo Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek for a place in the gold medal match.</p>


Spain's dream team met its match as Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by Americans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday, the defeat almost certainly Nadal's Roland Garros farewell.

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by Americans Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday, the defeat almost certainly Nadal's Roland Garros farewell. Their progress had captivated the crowds on the site of Nadal's mind-boggling 14 French Open singles crowns but the journey ended in a 6-2 6-4 quarter-final defeat. 'If this was the last time, I enjoyed it' "If this was the last time it was an unforgettable feeling and emotions. They gave me the love and support every single second and it's super, super special to feel that," the 38-year-old Nadal told reporters. "Nadalcaraz", as they have become known since joining forces, were given raucous support on a rammed Court Philippe Chatrier, the din sounding more like a soccer arena as the fans roared on the Spaniards. When 2023 French Open doubles winner Krajicek served for the match and went break points down there was pandemonium inside the arena with the umpire struggling to maintain order. The American fourth seeds somehow kept their cool though and when Krajicek blasted down an ace on match point it was met by almost silent disbelief as the umpire got off her chair to confirm the ball had kissed the white tape. Nadal began the Games carrying the Olympic flame in the opening ceremony, but ends it without the third gold medal he craved on what could be his final bow on the Parisian clay. As Nadal trudged off alongside the man who has replaced him as a force in tennis, it felt like the end as fans snapped photos on their phones. "For me personally it was disappointing to not bring back a medal for Spain," Nadal said. "I tried my best in every single minute I was on court but it was not enough. "I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but if that's the last time I enjoyed it." Twenty two-times Grand Slam champion Nadal had been coy about when he will end his career but it seems a matter of time. Asked if he would play at the U.S. Open after the Olympics, he said: "I can't give you a clear answer, I need some time but for me it looks difficult." Also read: Paris Olympics: Djokovic, Alcaraz one step closer to set up tennis singles gold medal showdown SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE Krajicek said it had been special to be part of the atmosphere, even if he played a huge role in ruining the script. "To be in that kind of environment. You've got to soak it all in," he said. "I mean, the energy was through the roof." In truth Nadal and Alcaraz could have few complaints as they came up against a well-drilled partnership with the 40-year-old Ram, a four-times Grand Slam men's doubles champion, superb throughout with razor-sharp net play. In their two previous matches in Paris, Nadal and Alcaraz had ridden a wave of support, coming up with some inspired play to raise hopes that they could go all the way. But this time the 21-year-old Alcaraz, who earlier on Wednesday reached the singles quarter-finals, lacked his usual spark and served consecutive double faults to virtually hand the Americans the opening set. There was no coming back this time and Alcaraz dropped serve to love at 3-3 -- the Spaniards' frustration showing as they disputed a line call after a sizzling Ram winner. "I enjoyed every single second that we played together," Alcaraz said. "Disappointed as we wanted to keep going." Ram and Krajicek face Czech duo Tomas Machac and Adam Pavlasek for a place in the gold medal match.

Paris Olympics: 'Nadalcaraz' bow out! Doubles dream over for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in QFs

Paris Olympics: 'Nadalcaraz' bow out! Doubles dream over for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in quarters

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<p>Emmanuel Macron has come under scrutiny after the French president jetted off for a holiday as the Olympics are underway in Paris. Macron taking a hiatus comes at a time when police leaves have been cancelled, accident and emergency doctors are on stand-by and municipal workers are putting in overtime to keep the city running for the biggest sporting event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Macron left the capital city to vacation on the French Riviera alongside his wife, Brigitte, daughter&nbsp;Laurence Auzière and her partner Matthieu Graffensttadden.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family is staying at&nbsp;Fort de Brégançon which was once a military outpost, used by French troops in battles against the English in 1707 and 1793.&nbsp;The French president has equipped the historical fort with a&nbsp;swimming pool and secure communications to enable him to run the country from the seaside.</p>

<p>Notably, it is a family tradition for the Macrons to holiday at&nbsp;Brégançon which they have&nbsp;visited almost every year since he took office in 2017.<br />
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<p>However, the holiday has not gone down well with political opponents. Christian Piquet, a member of the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), which won the most seats in the recently concluded snap elections called by Macron, said his party won't allow the president to get away easily.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are going to put pressure on Emmanuel Macron right to the end. He will not leave for Brégançon with the feeling that we will leave him alone," said&nbsp;Piquet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a scathing editorial, the French daily&nbsp;<em>Le Figaro </em>called Macron the “casual worker of the Elysée” - referring to the official residence of the president.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Paris Olympics started off on the wrong foot after far-left saboteurs destroyed the high-speed railway lines in the country on the day of the opening ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Afterwards, the ceremony itself drew flak from all quarters as drag queens and transgenders performed what many described was a parody of the 'Last Supper' - leading to the organising body of the Olympics issuing an apology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quizzed about the president stepping away at a crucial time, Macron's team said he was still at the helm, focusing on the Olympics and keeping a close eye on the events unfolding in the Middle East.&nbsp;The team said Macron spoke to Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new president, on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Emmanuel Macron has come under scrutiny after the French president jetted off for a holiday as the Olympics are underway in Paris. Macron taking a hiatus comes at a time when police leaves have been cancelled, accident and emergency doctors are on stand-by and municipal workers are putting in overtime to keep the city running for the biggest sporting event.

Emmanuel Macron has come under scrutiny after the French president jetted off for a holiday as the Olympics are underway in Paris. Macron taking a hiatus comes at a time when police leaves have been cancelled, accident and emergency doctors are on stand-by and municipal workers are putting in overtime to keep the city running for the biggest sporting event. According to reports, Macron left the capital city to vacation on the French Riviera alongside his wife, Brigitte, daughter Laurence Auzière and her partner Matthieu Graffensttadden. The family is staying at Fort de Brégançon which was once a military outpost, used by French troops in battles against the English in 1707 and 1793. The French president has equipped the historical fort with a swimming pool and secure communications to enable him to run the country from the seaside. Notably, it is a family tradition for the Macrons to holiday at Brégançon which they have visited almost every year since he took office in 2017. Watch | French President Emmanuel Macron accused of transphobia × Macron criticised However, the holiday has not gone down well with political opponents. Christian Piquet, a member of the left-wing New Popular Front (NPF), which won the most seats in the recently concluded snap elections called by Macron, said his party won't allow the president to get away easily. “We are going to put pressure on Emmanuel Macron right to the end. He will not leave for Brégançon with the feeling that we will leave him alone," said Piquet. Meanwhile, in a scathing editorial, the French daily Le Figaro called Macron the “casual worker of the Elysée” - referring to the official residence of the president. Also read | Paris Olympics: Will polluted river Seine be the 'water loo' of President Macron? Check out the meme fest The Paris Olympics started off on the wrong foot after far-left saboteurs destroyed the high-speed railway lines in the country on the day of the opening ceremony. Afterwards, the ceremony itself drew flak from all quarters as drag queens and transgenders performed what many described was a parody of the 'Last Supper' - leading to the organising body of the Olympics issuing an apology. Quizzed about the president stepping away at a crucial time, Macron's team said he was still at the helm, focusing on the Olympics and keeping a close eye on the events unfolding in the Middle East. The team said Macron spoke to Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s new president, on Monday. (With inputs from agencies)

Macron slammed for holidaying during Olympics as city workers do overtime

<p>On Thursday (Aug 1), the Harmanpreet Singh-led&nbsp;Indian&nbsp;team's unbeaten run in Paris Olympics 2024 edition came to an end. After beating New Zealand and Ireland and managing a draw versus Argentina, India faced 2018 World Cup winners Belgium in a crucial Pool B game. Despite an early 1-0 lead, Indian men's hockey team lost 2-1, after a lacklustre defensive performance from the side.</p>

<p>The contest began with India's Abhishek Nain scoring a goal in the second-quarter. At the halfway mark, India were still 1-0 ahead but Belgium managed a turnaround in the last two quarters courtesy of their relentless attacking game and grit.&nbsp;India's woes were evident from the fact that they&nbsp;conceded as many as 11 penalty corners in the game, while Belgium gave away only three. As a result, Belgium's&nbsp;Thibeau Stockbroekx (33rd) and John-John Dohmen (44th) chipped in with a goal each to take their side to a 2-1 lead.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/olympics/news-paris-olympics-2024-swapnil-kusale-wins-third-medal-for-india-in-50m-rifle-3-positions-746203">Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Position event</a></strong></p>

<p>Before the game, India's attack-line was under pressure following their ordinary run in the previous three encounters. A lot of questions were also raised on the Men in Blue's over-reliance on skipper Harmanpreet (who has scored 4 goals in the mega competition). However, the Belgium encounter exposed India's defence as well, with the Tokyo 2020 bronze medal winners in dire need to pull up their socks going ahead. With a lacklustre defence, the pressure has multiplied on veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. He saved India on a plenty of occasions versus Belgium but couldn't prevent&nbsp;the eventual result.</p>

<p>While India have already qualified for the quarterfinals, they have a game left in the group stage, where they will face Australia on Aug 2&nbsp;(Friday). After the defeat, it will be interesting to see how they bounce back versus the daunting Aussies.</p>


On Thursday (Aug 1), the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team's unbeaten run in Paris Olympics 2024 edition came to an end. After beating New Zealand and Ireland and managing a draw versus Argentina, India faced 2018 World Cup winners Belgium in a crucial Pool B game.

On Thursday (Aug 1), the Harmanpreet Singh-led Indian team's unbeaten run in Paris Olympics 2024 edition came to an end. After beating New Zealand and Ireland and managing a draw versus Argentina, India faced 2018 World Cup winners Belgium in a crucial Pool B game. Despite an early 1-0 lead, Indian men's hockey team lost 2-1, after a lacklustre defensive performance from the side. The contest began with India's Abhishek Nain scoring a goal in the second-quarter. At the halfway mark, India were still 1-0 ahead but Belgium managed a turnaround in the last two quarters courtesy of their relentless attacking game and grit. India's woes were evident from the fact that they conceded as many as 11 penalty corners in the game, while Belgium gave away only three. As a result, Belgium's Thibeau Stockbroekx (33rd) and John-John Dohmen (44th) chipped in with a goal each to take their side to a 2-1 lead. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Swapnil Kusale wins bronze medal in Men's 50m Rifle 3 Position event Before the game, India's attack-line was under pressure following their ordinary run in the previous three encounters. A lot of questions were also raised on the Men in Blue's over-reliance on skipper Harmanpreet (who has scored 4 goals in the mega competition). However, the Belgium encounter exposed India's defence as well, with the Tokyo 2020 bronze medal winners in dire need to pull up their socks going ahead. With a lacklustre defence, the pressure has multiplied on veteran goalkeeper PR Sreejesh. He saved India on a plenty of occasions versus Belgium but couldn't prevent the eventual result. While India have already qualified for the quarterfinals, they have a game left in the group stage, where they will face Australia on Aug 2 (Friday). After the defeat, it will be interesting to see how they bounce back versus the daunting Aussies.

Paris Olympics 2024: Harmanpreet Singh-led India go down to Belgium despite early lead

<p>The action continues in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. So far, India have only two medals, both courtesy of Manu Bhaker (in mixed and women's shooting event). Day 6, i.e. on Thursday (Aug 1), will be one of the busiest days for the Indian contingent in the Paris Games with a chance to also bolster their medal tally. The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Swapnil&nbsp;Kusale, Nikhat Zareen, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc., will be in action.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In badminton, many superstar shuttlers will feature in the Round of 16 in the singles category whereas Chirag-Satwik will face another challenge in the quarterfinals. Talking about boxer Nikhat, she will face a daunting task being up against Asian Games gold medallist China's Wu Yu in the ring in the women's 50 kg Round of 16 match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Swapnil Kusale will be featuring in his rifle final whereas Sift Kaur Samra will hunt a spot for the finals in her 50m rifle event. Golfers&nbsp;Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will also be in action whereas Harmanpreet Singh-led men's hockey team will be up against Belgium in a crucial Pool B encounter.</p>

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<p><strong>Here is all you need to know about India's Day 6 schedule along with timing, etc:</strong></p>

<p><strong>11:00 AM - MEDAL EVENT</strong></p>

<p><strong>Athletics</strong>: Men's 20km racewalk Final - Featuring Akashdeep, Vikash, Paramjeet Singh</p>

<p><strong>12:30 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Golf</strong>: Men's individual strokeplay Round 1 - Featuring Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar</p>

<p><strong>12:50 PM - MEDAL EVENT</strong></p>

<p>Athletics: Women's racewalk Final - Priyanka Goswami</p>

<p><strong>1:00 PM - MEDAL EVENT</strong></p>

<p>Shooting: Men's 50m rifle 3 position Final- Swapnil Kusale</p>

<p><strong>1:30 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Hockey: Men's Pool B match - India vs Belgium</strong></p>

<p><strong>Table Tennis:</strong> Women's singles quarterfinals - Sreeja Akula (subject to&nbsp;qualification)&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>2:30 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Boxing</strong>: Women's 50kg R16 - Nikhat Zareen</p>

<p><strong>2:31 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Archery</strong> - Men's recurve individual R64 - Praveen Jadhav</p>

<p><strong>3:10 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Shooting</strong>: Women's 50m rifle 3 position qualification - Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil</p>

<p><strong>3:45 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Sailing: </strong>Men's dinghy ILCA 7 - Race 1 and 2 - Vishnu Saravanan</p>

<p><strong>4:30 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Badminton</strong>: Men's doubles quarterfinals - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty</p>

<p><strong>5:40 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Badminton: </strong>Men's singles Round of 16 - Lakshya Sen against HS Prannoy</p>

<p><strong>7:05 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Sailing</strong>: Women's dinghy ILCA 6 - Race 1 and 2 - Nethra Kumanan</p>

<p><strong>10:00 PM</strong></p>

<p><strong>Badminton</strong>: Women's singles Round of 16&nbsp;- PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jaio</p>


The action continues in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. So far, India have only two medals, both courtesy of Manu Bhaker (in mixed and women's shooting event).

The action continues in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. So far, India have only two medals, both courtesy of Manu Bhaker (in mixed and women's shooting event). Day 6, i.e. on Thursday (Aug 1), will be one of the busiest days for the Indian contingent in the Paris Games with a chance to also bolster their medal tally. The likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Swapnil Kusale, Nikhat Zareen, Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, etc., will be in action. In badminton, many superstar shuttlers will feature in the Round of 16 in the singles category whereas Chirag-Satwik will face another challenge in the quarterfinals. Talking about boxer Nikhat, she will face a daunting task being up against Asian Games gold medallist China's Wu Yu in the ring in the women's 50 kg Round of 16 match. On the other hand, Swapnil Kusale will be featuring in his rifle final whereas Sift Kaur Samra will hunt a spot for the finals in her 50m rifle event. Golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar will also be in action whereas Harmanpreet Singh-led men's hockey team will be up against Belgium in a crucial Pool B encounter. Also read: Paris Olympics: 'Nadalcaraz' bow out! Doubles dream over for Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in quarters Here is all you need to know about India's Day 6 schedule along with timing, etc: 11:00 AM - MEDAL EVENT Athletics: Men's 20km racewalk Final - Featuring Akashdeep, Vikash, Paramjeet Singh 12:30 PM Golf: Men's individual strokeplay Round 1 - Featuring Shubhankar Sharma, Gaganjeet Bhullar 12:50 PM - MEDAL EVENT Athletics: Women's racewalk Final - Priyanka Goswami 1:00 PM - MEDAL EVENT Shooting: Men's 50m rifle 3 position Final- Swapnil Kusale 1:30 PM Hockey: Men's Pool B match - India vs Belgium Table Tennis: Women's singles quarterfinals - Sreeja Akula (subject to qualification) 2:30 PM Boxing: Women's 50kg R16 - Nikhat Zareen 2:31 PM Archery - Men's recurve individual R64 - Praveen Jadhav 3:10 PM Shooting: Women's 50m rifle 3 position qualification - Sift Kaur Samra, Anjum Moudgil 3:45 PM Sailing: Men's dinghy ILCA 7 - Race 1 and 2 - Vishnu Saravanan 4:30 PM Badminton: Men's doubles quarterfinals - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty 5:40 PM Badminton: Men's singles Round of 16 - Lakshya Sen against HS Prannoy 7:05 PM Sailing: Women's dinghy ILCA 6 - Race 1 and 2 - Nethra Kumanan 10:00 PM Badminton: Women's singles Round of 16 - PV Sindhu vs He Bing Jaio

Paris Olympics: India's Day 6 schedule, timings, medal games, athletes and all you need to know

<p>The Paris Olympics 2024 edition continues to make news. An image from the mega event&nbsp;is making heads turn on social media platforms. Most of the sports lovers have already seen the image.&nbsp;A news agency photographer named Jerome Brouillet, working with AFP, clicked Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina paddle into one of the day’s biggest waves at one of the world’s heaviest surf breaks during the men's surfing Round 3 on Monday (July 29). Little did Brouillet know that his picture, where Medina is kicking out of the wave after a ride that led to a record Olympics score, in Tahiti, would&nbsp;be regarded as a global sensation.</p>

<p>Notably, Brouillet was on a boat in the channel — an area of deeper, calmer water to the side of the wave&nbsp;without a clear line of sight of the initial action. He, however, was in prime spot waiting for the Brazilian to "kick out" &nbsp;-- exit the wave face at the conclusion of his run when Brouillet clicked him. The moment of capture is so brilliant that&nbsp;it shows the surfer leaping from his surfboard and raising his finger in celebration of his Olympic triumph, with his surfboard pointing skyward parallelly.</p>

<p>As a result, even&nbsp;Medina&nbsp;shared the click&nbsp;courtesy an Instagram post.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the VIRAL post:</strong></p>

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<p>After the photo went viral, Brouillet said, as per a report in News18, "Every photographer is waiting for that. You know Gabriel Medina, especially at Teahupo’o will kick off and do something You know something is going to happen. The only tricky moment is where he is going to kick out? Because I’m blind! Sometimes he makes an acrobatic gesture and this time he did that and so I pushed the button."</p>

<h2><strong>'Got four shots of him out of the water and one&nbsp;was this photo'</strong></h2>

<p>Brouillet further opined, "I think that when he was in the tube he knew that he was in one of the biggest waves of the day. He is jumping out of the water like ‘man, I think this is a 10'. When I’m shooting at Teahupo’o I don’t shoot in such a high burst mode, because at the end of the day, if you push too hard on the button you come back with 5,000 shots in a day, and I don’t like that! I got four shots of him out of the water and one of the four shots was this photo."</p>

<p>The image has done its trick. It has already been used by various publications worldwide and garnered plenty of likes&nbsp;on social media platforms.</p>

<p>Reportedly, TIME magazine has labelled the image&nbsp;as "the defining image of triumph of the 2024 Summer Games".</p>


The Paris Olympics 2024 edition continues to make news. An image from the mega event is making heads turn on social media platforms. Most of the sports lovers have already seen the image.

The Paris Olympics 2024 edition continues to make news. An image from the mega event is making heads turn on social media platforms. Most of the sports lovers have already seen the image. A news agency photographer named Jerome Brouillet, working with AFP, clicked Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina paddle into one of the day’s biggest waves at one of the world’s heaviest surf breaks during the men's surfing Round 3 on Monday (July 29). Little did Brouillet know that his picture, where Medina is kicking out of the wave after a ride that led to a record Olympics score, in Tahiti, would be regarded as a global sensation. Notably, Brouillet was on a boat in the channel — an area of deeper, calmer water to the side of the wave without a clear line of sight of the initial action. He, however, was in prime spot waiting for the Brazilian to "kick out" -- exit the wave face at the conclusion of his run when Brouillet clicked him. The moment of capture is so brilliant that it shows the surfer leaping from his surfboard and raising his finger in celebration of his Olympic triumph, with his surfboard pointing skyward parallelly. As a result, even Medina shared the click courtesy an Instagram post. Here is the VIRAL post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gabriel Medina (@gabrielmedina) × Also read: Paris Games: Not Manu Bhakar but Norman Pritchard was first to win 2 Olympics medals for India in one edition After the photo went viral, Brouillet said, as per a report in News18, "Every photographer is waiting for that. You know Gabriel Medina, especially at Teahupo’o will kick off and do something You know something is going to happen. The only tricky moment is where he is going to kick out? Because I’m blind! Sometimes he makes an acrobatic gesture and this time he did that and so I pushed the button." 'Got four shots of him out of the water and one was this photo' Brouillet further opined, "I think that when he was in the tube he knew that he was in one of the biggest waves of the day. He is jumping out of the water like ‘man, I think this is a 10'. When I’m shooting at Teahupo’o I don’t shoot in such a high burst mode, because at the end of the day, if you push too hard on the button you come back with 5,000 shots in a day, and I don’t like that! I got four shots of him out of the water and one of the four shots was this photo." The image has done its trick. It has already been used by various publications worldwide and garnered plenty of likes on social media platforms. Reportedly, TIME magazine has labelled the image as "the defining image of triumph of the 2024 Summer Games".

Paris Olympics: Brazilian surfer's MINDBOGGLING image goes VIRAL, photographer HAILED for brilliant capture

<p>Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen hit a sensational no-look shot during his group stage win against world number 4 Jonatan Christie at Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday (Jul 31).</p>

<p>Lakshya produced the insane shot with no time to react and found his opponent flabbergasted. The Indian eventually won the rally after two more shots. Have a look at the shot below:</p>

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<p>Lakshya went on to win the match comfortably 21-18, 21-12 and advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics. Before Christie, Sen also defeated Belgium's Julien Carraggi.</p>

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<p>He had also won against Guatemalan's Kevin Cordón but the win was retracted after the latter withdrew from the Olympic games.</p>

<p>At the Olympic games, only 16 group winners advance to the round of 16 after playing two games in group stage against two other opponents.</p>

<p>In another badminton match, PV Sindhu also advanced to the knockout round with win over Estonia's Kristin Kuuba in women's singles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sindhu, who is chasing her third Olympic medal, won 21-5, 21-8 against Kuuba. She'll next face China's 6th seed He Bing Jiao in the pre-quarterfinals.</p>

<h2><strong>Italian engaged couple congratulated for 'real relationship goals'</strong></h2>

<p>The Paris Olympics 2024 saw heartwarming medal wins for two Italian athletes on Wednesday (Jul 31) within a period of 15 minutes.</p>

<p>Rossella Fiamingo first won gold in the women's team epee event for Italy before her fiancé Gregorio Paltrinieri became the first Italian swimmer to win a medal at three consecutive Olympics 15 minutes earlier. Paltrinieri won a bronze medal in men's 800m freestyle swimming.</p>

<p>The athletes, who are engaged to each other, were praised by sports fans on social media for having the 'real relationship goal.'</p>

<p>Italy now has a total of 13 medals with 3 golds, 6 silvers and 4 bronze medals at the ongoing games and are placed eighth on the points table.</p>


Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen hit a sensational no-look shot during his group stage win against world number 4 Jonatan Christie at Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday (Jul 31).

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen hit a sensational no-look shot during his group stage win against world number 4 Jonatan Christie at Paris Olympics 2024 on Wednesday (Jul 31). Lakshya produced the insane shot with no time to react and found his opponent flabbergasted. The Indian eventually won the rally after two more shots. Have a look at the shot below: In-sen shot by Lakshya!! 😱#Cheer4Bharat and catch LIVE action now on #Sports18 and stream FREE on #JioCinema👇🏻https://t.co/AOjqOgWpZE#OlympicsOnJioCinema #OlympicsOnSports18 #Cheer4India #Badminton #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/vu8rSfotqs — JioCinema (@JioCinema) July 31, 2024 × Lakshya went on to win the match comfortably 21-18, 21-12 and advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Olympics. Before Christie, Sen also defeated Belgium's Julien Carraggi. Also Read: Paris Olympics: Probe ordered into alleged antisemitism during Israel's football match He had also won against Guatemalan's Kevin Cordón but the win was retracted after the latter withdrew from the Olympic games. At the Olympic games, only 16 group winners advance to the round of 16 after playing two games in group stage against two other opponents. In another badminton match, PV Sindhu also advanced to the knockout round with win over Estonia's Kristin Kuuba in women's singles. Sindhu, who is chasing her third Olympic medal, won 21-5, 21-8 against Kuuba. She'll next face China's 6th seed He Bing Jiao in the pre-quarterfinals. Italian engaged couple congratulated for 'real relationship goals' The Paris Olympics 2024 saw heartwarming medal wins for two Italian athletes on Wednesday (Jul 31) within a period of 15 minutes. Rossella Fiamingo first won gold in the women's team epee event for Italy before her fiancé Gregorio Paltrinieri became the first Italian swimmer to win a medal at three consecutive Olympics 15 minutes earlier. Paltrinieri won a bronze medal in men's 800m freestyle swimming. The athletes, who are engaged to each other, were praised by sports fans on social media for having the 'real relationship goal.' Italy now has a total of 13 medals with 3 golds, 6 silvers and 4 bronze medals at the ongoing games and are placed eighth on the points table.

Paris Olympics: Lakshya Sen's 'no-look shot' during group stage win vs Jonatan Christie - WATCH

<p>Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown as Zheng Qinwen ended the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber.</p>

<p>Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic title at Roland Garros to add to his record-breaking collection, defeated German left-hander Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3, becoming the first man to reach four singles quarter-finals at the Games.</p>

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<p>Alcaraz brushed aside Roman Safiullin, the Russian playing in Paris as a neutral, 6-4, 6-2.</p>

<p>In the women's singles, Zheng defeated Kerber 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to become only the second Chinese player to reach an Olympic singles semi-final.</p>

<p>The 37-year-old Djokovic has only ever collected a bronze at the Olympics, at Beijing 16 years ago, but he was rarely troubled by his 70th-ranked opponent.</p>

<p>"I'm soaking wet, honestly," said Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 Grand Slam crowns on Paris's famous red clay.</p>

<p>"It's a very, very humid day as it was yesterday. But you have to accept and embrace the conditions and try to make the best out of it."</p>

<p>Djokovic, who had breezed past old rival Rafael Nadal in the second round, goes on to face 11th-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas.</p>

<p>Djokovic boasts an 11-2 head-to-head record over Tsitsipas, including a victory from two sets down in the 2021 French Open final.</p>

<h2>- 'Erased it' -</h2>

<p>"I've erased it," said Tsitsipas when asked to recall that heartbreaking defeat.</p>

<p>"I can see he's motivated for this Olympics but I want to get out on the court and show that I'm a worthy player on the clay courts."</p>

<p>Despite his confidence, Tsitsipas has not defeated Djokovic for almost five years, with the world number two having claimed the last 10 meetings.</p>

<p>French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz has also yet to drop a set in Paris and breezed past 66th-ranked Safiullin in 90 minutes.</p>

<p>Alcaraz broke serve four times and wrapped up victory with his fifth ace of the contest.</p>

<p>"I am really happy with the way I managed everything during the match. The conditions were really tough with the heat and it was really humid," said Alcaraz.</p>

<p>Up next for Alcaraz is Tommy Paul, the American he defeated in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.</p>

<p>Paul made the last eight by seeing off Corentin Moutet, whose defeat ended all French interest in the five Olympic tennis events.</p>

<p>Australian Open runner-up Zheng became the first Chinese woman since Li Na in 2008 to reach the singles semi-finals.</p>

<p>Her three-hour victory, in which she unleashed 64 winners, sent 36-year-old former world number one Kerber, a silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Games, into retirement.</p>

<h2>- 'Leave in peace' -</h2>

<p>"What can I say? I gave everything," said Kerber, who has slumped to 212 in the world rankings. "I have loved playing tennis. Now I can leave in peace."</p>

<p>Anna Karolina Schmiedlova is the first Slovakian player to make the Olympics semi-finals since Miloslav Mecir won the men's singles title at Seoul in 1988.</p>

<p>The 67th-ranked Schmiedlova stunned Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets.</p>

<p>Later Wednesday, Iga Swiatek, the four-time French Open champion, can claim a 25th successive win at Roland Garros by making the semi-finals of the Olympics for the first time when she takes on Danielle Collins of the United States.</p>

<p>In the remaining women's quarter-final Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk faces Wimbledon semi-finalist Donna Vekic of Croatia.</p>

<p>Defending men's champion Alexander Zverev, the third-seeded German, plays Australia's Alexei Popyrin while fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, also competing as a neutral, faces Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.</p>

<p>Nadal, chasing a third Olympic gold medal, plays for the fifth successive day as he and Alcaraz eye a place in the men's doubles semi-finals.</p>

<p>The Spaniards face a tricky last-eight tie against fourth seeds Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States.</p>

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Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown as Zheng Qinwen ended the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber.

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown as Zheng Qinwen ended the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber. Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic title at Roland Garros to add to his record-breaking collection, defeated German left-hander Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-3, becoming the first man to reach four singles quarter-finals at the Games. Also Read: Williams boss James Vowles surprised Red Bull and Mercedes did not chase Ferrari star Carlos Sainz Alcaraz brushed aside Roman Safiullin, the Russian playing in Paris as a neutral, 6-4, 6-2. In the women's singles, Zheng defeated Kerber 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (8/6) to become only the second Chinese player to reach an Olympic singles semi-final. The 37-year-old Djokovic has only ever collected a bronze at the Olympics, at Beijing 16 years ago, but he was rarely troubled by his 70th-ranked opponent. "I'm soaking wet, honestly," said Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 Grand Slam crowns on Paris's famous red clay. "It's a very, very humid day as it was yesterday. But you have to accept and embrace the conditions and try to make the best out of it." Djokovic, who had breezed past old rival Rafael Nadal in the second round, goes on to face 11th-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas. Djokovic boasts an 11-2 head-to-head record over Tsitsipas, including a victory from two sets down in the 2021 French Open final. - 'Erased it' - "I've erased it," said Tsitsipas when asked to recall that heartbreaking defeat. "I can see he's motivated for this Olympics but I want to get out on the court and show that I'm a worthy player on the clay courts." Despite his confidence, Tsitsipas has not defeated Djokovic for almost five years, with the world number two having claimed the last 10 meetings. French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz has also yet to drop a set in Paris and breezed past 66th-ranked Safiullin in 90 minutes. Alcaraz broke serve four times and wrapped up victory with his fifth ace of the contest. "I am really happy with the way I managed everything during the match. The conditions were really tough with the heat and it was really humid," said Alcaraz. Up next for Alcaraz is Tommy Paul, the American he defeated in the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Paul made the last eight by seeing off Corentin Moutet, whose defeat ended all French interest in the five Olympic tennis events. Australian Open runner-up Zheng became the first Chinese woman since Li Na in 2008 to reach the singles semi-finals. Her three-hour victory, in which she unleashed 64 winners, sent 36-year-old former world number one Kerber, a silver medallist at the 2016 Rio Games, into retirement. - 'Leave in peace' - "What can I say? I gave everything," said Kerber, who has slumped to 212 in the world rankings. "I have loved playing tennis. Now I can leave in peace." Anna Karolina Schmiedlova is the first Slovakian player to make the Olympics semi-finals since Miloslav Mecir won the men's singles title at Seoul in 1988. The 67th-ranked Schmiedlova stunned Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets. Later Wednesday, Iga Swiatek, the four-time French Open champion, can claim a 25th successive win at Roland Garros by making the semi-finals of the Olympics for the first time when she takes on Danielle Collins of the United States. In the remaining women's quarter-final Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk faces Wimbledon semi-finalist Donna Vekic of Croatia. Defending men's champion Alexander Zverev, the third-seeded German, plays Australia's Alexei Popyrin while fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev, also competing as a neutral, faces Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime. Nadal, chasing a third Olympic gold medal, plays for the fifth successive day as he and Alcaraz eye a place in the men's doubles semi-finals. The Spaniards face a tricky last-eight tie against fourth seeds Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States. (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Paris Olympics: Djokovic, Alcaraz one step closer to set up tennis singles gold medal showdown

<p>Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have lit up the atmosphere at the&nbsp;Paris Olympics 2024 edition by teaming up in a doubles event for Spain. On Tuesday (July 30), the duo moved past Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in their second-round clash to progress to the quarterfinals. While on court, the pair has been an instant hit, but it hasn't been a smooth sail for them injury woes. Nadal returned to action&nbsp;in the Games, after a long injury layoff whereas young sensation Alcaraz -- who won the French Open and Wimbledon this year -- also shrugged off a groin injury scare during the ongoing competition.</p>

<p>In addition, the two aren't used to playing doubles. However, Nadal and Alcaraz -- widely known as 'Nadalcaraz' -- have still shown remarkable progress together but have plenty to achieve in the ongoing Games in Paris. After their second consecutive win, Nadal said they have been 'suffering but also having fun'.</p>

<p>Nadal, who is chasing a third Olympic gold, said, "We had fun because the score was positive in the (match) tie-break. We have been suffering but we are enjoying playing together, we are creating good synergies, good energy, so yeah, we are having fun in general terms. We have the positive relationship outside of the court that helps inside (the court)."</p>

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<p>The Spaniard further added, "We are not used to playing doubles so the only way to make that work well is to play with happiness, with energy, with high energy. That's what we are trying to do."</p>

<p>Nadalcaraz beat the Dutch pair, on Tuesday, by virtue of a 6-4, 6-7 (2), 10-4 scoreline at the Roland Garros to progress ahead. Talking about the men's singles competition, Nadal is already out of the reckoning following a second-round loss to longtime rival Novak Djokovic whereas Alcaraz is in&nbsp;the third round.</p>


Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have lit up the atmosphere at the Paris Olympics 2024 edition by teaming up in a doubles event for Spain. On Tuesday (July 30), the duo moved past Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in their second-round clash to progress to the quarterfinals.

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have lit up the atmosphere at the Paris Olympics 2024 edition by teaming up in a doubles event for Spain. On Tuesday (July 30), the duo moved past Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof in their second-round clash to progress to the quarterfinals. While on court, the pair has been an instant hit, but it hasn't been a smooth sail for them injury woes. Nadal returned to action in the Games, after a long injury layoff whereas young sensation Alcaraz -- who won the French Open and Wimbledon this year -- also shrugged off a groin injury scare during the ongoing competition. In addition, the two aren't used to playing doubles. However, Nadal and Alcaraz -- widely known as 'Nadalcaraz' -- have still shown remarkable progress together but have plenty to achieve in the ongoing Games in Paris. After their second consecutive win, Nadal said they have been 'suffering but also having fun'. Nadal, who is chasing a third Olympic gold, said, "We had fun because the score was positive in the (match) tie-break. We have been suffering but we are enjoying playing together, we are creating good synergies, good energy, so yeah, we are having fun in general terms. We have the positive relationship outside of the court that helps inside (the court)." Also read: Paris Olympics: Brazilian surfer's MINDBOGGLING image goes VIRAL, photographer HAILED for brilliant capture The Spaniard further added, "We are not used to playing doubles so the only way to make that work well is to play with happiness, with energy, with high energy. That's what we are trying to do." Nadalcaraz beat the Dutch pair, on Tuesday, by virtue of a 6-4, 6-7 (2), 10-4 scoreline at the Roland Garros to progress ahead. Talking about the men's singles competition, Nadal is already out of the reckoning following a second-round loss to longtime rival Novak Djokovic whereas Alcaraz is in the third round.

'Nadalcaraz' have been suffering but...: Nadal's BIG claim on playing with Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Olympics

<p>India’s ace shuttler Ashwini Ponappa announced her retirement from badminton on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;30) after she lost in the women’s doubles final group stage match of the Paris Olympics. Ponappa, a veteran of Indian badminton who has served the nation for almost two decades was a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and also won several medals including Asian Games. Ashwin was partnered by Tanisha Crasto at the Paris Olympics but had a poor campaign having lost all three Group C matches.</p>

<h2><strong>Ponappa announces retirement</strong></h2>

<p>"This will be my last, but Tanisha has a long way to go," said the 34-year-old Ashwini, who was competing in her third Olympics, when asked if she planned to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "It takes a toll emotionally and mentally; I can't go through this again. It's not easy; you can handle it better when you're younger. Having played for so long, I can't take it anymore," she added, struggling to hold back tears.</p>

<p>The pair concluded their Group C matches with a loss to Australia’s Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu, scoring 15-21, 10-21, which also ended their Olympic journey.</p>

<p>Ashwini was renowned for her partnership with another star named Jwala Gutta with whom she won multiple accolades. This included the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and bronze at both the Uber Cup (2014 and 2016) and the Asian Championships (2014). The pair’s biggest achievement was the World Championships medal bronze medal which they conquered in 2011. However, like this year, the pair did not enjoy success at the Olympics and were knocked out in the early stages.</p>

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<p>The defeat also means India’s chances of winning a medal in the women’s doubles have evaporated but there are still ambitions from the rest of the badminton contingent. India will be expecting medals from Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu who both are in the knockout stage of the singles while HS Prannoy is in action later in the day.</p>

<p>Chirag-Satwik are also expected to go deep in the men’s doubles with them too hoping to bring a medal back to the nation.</p>


India’s ace shuttler Ashwini Ponappa announced her retirement from badminton on Tuesday (Jul 30) after she lost in the women’s doubles final group stage match of the Paris Olympics.

India’s ace shuttler Ashwini Ponappa announced her retirement from badminton on Tuesday (Jul 30) after she lost in the women’s doubles final group stage match of the Paris Olympics. Ponappa, a veteran of Indian badminton who has served the nation for almost two decades was a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and also won several medals including Asian Games. Ashwin was partnered by Tanisha Crasto at the Paris Olympics but had a poor campaign having lost all three Group C matches. Ponappa announces retirement "This will be my last, but Tanisha has a long way to go," said the 34-year-old Ashwini, who was competing in her third Olympics, when asked if she planned to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. "It takes a toll emotionally and mentally; I can't go through this again. It's not easy; you can handle it better when you're younger. Having played for so long, I can't take it anymore," she added, struggling to hold back tears. The pair concluded their Group C matches with a loss to Australia’s Setyana Mapasa and Angela Yu, scoring 15-21, 10-21, which also ended their Olympic journey. Ashwini was renowned for her partnership with another star named Jwala Gutta with whom she won multiple accolades. This included the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games and bronze at both the Uber Cup (2014 and 2016) and the Asian Championships (2014). The pair’s biggest achievement was the World Championships medal bronze medal which they conquered in 2011. However, like this year, the pair did not enjoy success at the Olympics and were knocked out in the early stages. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics: Brazilian surfer's MINDBOGGLING image goes VIRAL, photographer HAILED for brilliant capture The defeat also means India’s chances of winning a medal in the women’s doubles have evaporated but there are still ambitions from the rest of the badminton contingent. India will be expecting medals from Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu who both are in the knockout stage of the singles while HS Prannoy is in action later in the day. Chirag-Satwik are also expected to go deep in the men’s doubles with them too hoping to bring a medal back to the nation.

Paris Olympics 2024: Emotional Indian shuttler Ashwini Ponnappa announces retirement after latest defeat

<p>Canada appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday over the decision to dock them six points in the on-going women's Paris Olympic football over a spying scandal.</p>

<p>The Swiss-based CAS said that Canada Soccer and the Canadian Olympic Committee had filed an appeal against the punishment handed down by football's world governing body FIFA at the weekend.</p>

<p>CAS, sport's highest court, said a hearing was "likely to take place" on Tuesday with a verdict expected Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Reigning Olympic champions Canada were docked six points and fined 200,000 Swiss francs ($226,000) by FIFA after a staff member used a drone to spy on a rival team's training session last week.</p>

<p>Analyst Joey Lombardi was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence and sent home by the team after being caught flying the drone over a New Zealand training session ahead of the game between the sides, which Canada won 2-1.</p>

<p>Coach Bev Priestman and assistant coach Jasime Mander were banned by FIFA from all football-related activities for one year, along with Lombardi.</p>

<p>The appeal to CAS does not relate to those bans, only to the points deduction.</p>

<p>Canada's women have won both of their matches so far at the Paris Games, against New Zealand and France, but the penalty means they have zero points with only one Group A game remaining.</p>

<p>As it stands they must beat Colombia on Wednesday if they are to advance to the quarter-finals as they seek to repeat their gold medal triumph at the Tokyo Games three years ago.</p>

<p>Priestman issued a letter of apology on Sunday and said she was "absolutely heartbroken" over the affair.</p>

<p>Assistant coach Andy Spence, who like Priestman is from England, was put in interim charge of the team for Sunday’s game against France, which Canada won 2-1 thanks to a Vanessa Gilles goal in the 12th minute of injury time.</p>

<p>"I think it is incredibly unfair to penalise the players in this way. The players had absolutely no control over the situation," captain Jessie Fleming said of the points deduction.</p>

<p>"I think it has brought us closer (together). It feels like us against the world right now," she added.</p>

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Canada appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday over the decision to dock them six points in the on-going women's Paris Olympic football over a spying scandal.

Canada appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday over the decision to dock them six points in the on-going women's Paris Olympic football over a spying scandal. The Swiss-based CAS said that Canada Soccer and the Canadian Olympic Committee had filed an appeal against the punishment handed down by football's world governing body FIFA at the weekend. CAS, sport's highest court, said a hearing was "likely to take place" on Tuesday with a verdict expected Wednesday. Also Read: Paris Olympics: 'I have to move on,' says India shooter Arjun Babuta after missing medal by barest of margins Reigning Olympic champions Canada were docked six points and fined 200,000 Swiss francs ($226,000) by FIFA after a staff member used a drone to spy on a rival team's training session last week. Analyst Joey Lombardi was given an eight-month suspended prison sentence and sent home by the team after being caught flying the drone over a New Zealand training session ahead of the game between the sides, which Canada won 2-1. Coach Bev Priestman and assistant coach Jasime Mander were banned by FIFA from all football-related activities for one year, along with Lombardi. The appeal to CAS does not relate to those bans, only to the points deduction. Canada's women have won both of their matches so far at the Paris Games, against New Zealand and France, but the penalty means they have zero points with only one Group A game remaining. As it stands they must beat Colombia on Wednesday if they are to advance to the quarter-finals as they seek to repeat their gold medal triumph at the Tokyo Games three years ago. Priestman issued a letter of apology on Sunday and said she was "absolutely heartbroken" over the affair. Assistant coach Andy Spence, who like Priestman is from England, was put in interim charge of the team for Sunday’s game against France, which Canada won 2-1 thanks to a Vanessa Gilles goal in the 12th minute of injury time. "I think it is incredibly unfair to penalise the players in this way. The players had absolutely no control over the situation," captain Jessie Fleming said of the points deduction. "I think it has brought us closer (together). It feels like us against the world right now," she added. (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.)

Paris Olympics: Canada appeals to Court of Arbitration for Sport against sanction over drone scandal

<p>On Tuesday (July 30), India eased past Ireland courtesy of a brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh as the men's hockey team remain unbeaten in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition. After a 3-2 win over New Zealand and a 1-1 stalemate versus Argentina, the Men in Blue went past the Irish line-up without dropping much sweat in a crucial Pool B encounter in the Games. With this win, India have momentarily secured the top spot in Pool B, overtaking Australia and Belgium. They will face Belgium and Australia, respectively, in their remaining league games.</p>

<p>Talking about the contest, India were on the attack in the first two quarters. During this time, skipper Harmanpreet gave his side a lead in the middle of the first quarter from a penalty stroke. In the second quarter, Harmanpreet made it a 2-0 lead for his side. While Ireland came out all guns blazing in the second-half and put India's defence and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh under pressure, they couldn't convert any of their chances.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Throughout the game, India's defence put up a good show, however, their finishing still remains a cause of concern. The same was the case against Argentina, which didn't allow them to earn a win. With the team set to face heavyweights Australia and Belgium next,&nbsp;their finishing skills will surely be part of the team discussion whereas the Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist will also&nbsp;not want to&nbsp;be over-reliant on skipper Harmanpreet.</p>

<p>Harmanpreet has been in top form in Paris 2024, having already scored 4 goals. The other experienced campaigners such as&nbsp;Lalit Upadhyay, Mandeep and Manpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Hardik Singh, etc. will also be desperate to be among the goal-scorers going ahead.</p>

<p>India next face Ireland on Aug 1 (Thursday) ahead of a daunting clash versus Australia in their last group-stage encounter.</p>


On Tuesday (July 30), India eased past Ireland courtesy of a brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh as the men's hockey team remain unbeaten in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition.

On Tuesday (July 30), India eased past Ireland courtesy of a brace from skipper Harmanpreet Singh as the men's hockey team remain unbeaten in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition. After a 3-2 win over New Zealand and a 1-1 stalemate versus Argentina, the Men in Blue went past the Irish line-up without dropping much sweat in a crucial Pool B encounter in the Games. With this win, India have momentarily secured the top spot in Pool B, overtaking Australia and Belgium. They will face Belgium and Australia, respectively, in their remaining league games. Talking about the contest, India were on the attack in the first two quarters. During this time, skipper Harmanpreet gave his side a lead in the middle of the first quarter from a penalty stroke. In the second quarter, Harmanpreet made it a 2-0 lead for his side. While Ireland came out all guns blazing in the second-half and put India's defence and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh under pressure, they couldn't convert any of their chances. Also read: Paris Games: Netizens HAIL Manu Bhaker for HISTORIC FEAT after bronze in mixed 10m air pistol event Throughout the game, India's defence put up a good show, however, their finishing still remains a cause of concern. The same was the case against Argentina, which didn't allow them to earn a win. With the team set to face heavyweights Australia and Belgium next, their finishing skills will surely be part of the team discussion whereas the Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist will also not want to be over-reliant on skipper Harmanpreet. Harmanpreet has been in top form in Paris 2024, having already scored 4 goals. The other experienced campaigners such as Lalit Upadhyay, Mandeep and Manpreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Hardik Singh, etc. will also be desperate to be among the goal-scorers going ahead. India next face Ireland on Aug 1 (Thursday) ahead of a daunting clash versus Australia in their last group-stage encounter.

Paris Olympics 2024: Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scores brace as India ease past Ireland in men's hockey

<p>India's Paris Olympic Games 2024 Day 4 schedule has two medals up for grabs including one subject to qualification for the medal round. Both these medals are in shooting - mixed 10m air pistol and men's trap (subject to qualification) event.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's India's Complete Schedule at Paris Olympic Games Day 4</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>What time India's participation starts at Paris Olympics Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p>India's games start at 12:30 pm IST on Paris Olympic Games Day 4.</p>

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<h3><strong>How many medal matches India will play on Paris Olympic Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p>India will be playing two medal matches, both in shooting, and one is subject to qualification on Paris Olympic Games Day 4.</p>

<h3><strong>What are the medal events for India on Paris Olympic Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p>India will have a chance to win a medal at men's trap (subject to qualification) and mixed 10m air pistol event on Paris Olympic Games Day 4.</p>

<h3><strong>Which Indian athletes are playing in medal events on Paris Olympic Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p>Manu Bhaker &amp; Sarabjot Singh - Mixed 10m air pistol event</p>

<p>Prithviraj Tondaiman - Men's trap shooting event (subject to qualification)</p>

<h3><strong>What time are India's medal event on Paris Olympic Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p>Mixed 10m air pistol event starts at 1 pm IST.</p>

<p>Men's trap shooting event (subject to qualification) starts at 7:00 pm IST.</p>

<h3><strong>What are the other events and athletes for India on Paris Olympic Games Day 4?</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Shooting</strong> - Men's Trap (qualification round) - Prithviraj Tondaiman - 12:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Shooting </strong>- Women's Trap (qualification round) - Rajeshwari Kumari, Shreyasi Singh - 12:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Rowing</strong> - Men's Singles Sculls (quarterfinal) - Balraj Panwar - 1:40 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Archery </strong>- Women's Individual (R64) - Ankita Bhakat - 1:44 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Archery </strong>- Women's Individual (R64) - Bhajan Kaur - 1:57 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Archery</strong> - Women's Individual (R32) - Subject to qualification - 2:23 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Equestrian</strong> - Dressage Individual Grand Prix (Day 1) - Anush Agarwalla - 2:30 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Hockey</strong> - Men's Team (Group Stage) - India vs Ireland - 4:45 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Badminton</strong> - Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy &amp; Chirag Shetty - 5:30 pm IST.</p>

<p><strong>Badminton </strong>- Women's Doubles (group stage) - Ashwini Ponnappa &amp; Tanisha Crasto - 6:20 pm IST onwards</p>

<p><strong>Archery </strong>- Men's Individual (R64) - Dhiraj Bommadevara - 7:15 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Archery</strong> - Men's Individual (R32) - Subject to qualification - 7:55 pm IST</p>

<p><strong>Boxing </strong>- Men's 51kg (R16) - Amit Panghal - 7:16 pm IST onwards</p>

<p><strong>Boxing </strong>- Women's 57kg (R32) - Jaismine Lamboria &nbsp;- 9:24 pm IST onwards</p>

<p><strong>Boxing</strong> - Women's 54kg (R16) - Preeti Pawar - 1:22 am IST onwards (Jul 31)</p>


India's Paris Olympic Games 2024 Day 4 schedule has two medals up for grabs including one subject to qualification for the medal round. Both these medals are in shooting - mixed 10m air pistol and men's trap (subject to qualification) event.

India's Paris Olympic Games 2024 Day 4 schedule has two medals up for grabs including one subject to qualification for the medal round. Both these medals are in shooting - mixed 10m air pistol and men's trap (subject to qualification) event. Here's India's Complete Schedule at Paris Olympic Games Day 4 What time India's participation starts at Paris Olympics Games Day 4? India's games start at 12:30 pm IST on Paris Olympic Games Day 4. Also Read: Paris Olympics: 'I have to move on,' says India shooter Arjun Babuta after missing medal by barest of margins How many medal matches India will play on Paris Olympic Games Day 4? India will be playing two medal matches, both in shooting, and one is subject to qualification on Paris Olympic Games Day 4. What are the medal events for India on Paris Olympic Games Day 4? India will have a chance to win a medal at men's trap (subject to qualification) and mixed 10m air pistol event on Paris Olympic Games Day 4. Which Indian athletes are playing in medal events on Paris Olympic Games Day 4? Manu Bhaker & Sarabjot Singh - Mixed 10m air pistol event Prithviraj Tondaiman - Men's trap shooting event (subject to qualification) What time are India's medal event on Paris Olympic Games Day 4? Mixed 10m air pistol event starts at 1 pm IST. Men's trap shooting event (subject to qualification) starts at 7:00 pm IST. What are the other events and athletes for India on Paris Olympic Games Day 4? Shooting - Men's Trap (qualification round) - Prithviraj Tondaiman - 12:30 pm IST Shooting - Women's Trap (qualification round) - Rajeshwari Kumari, Shreyasi Singh - 12:30 pm IST Rowing - Men's Singles Sculls (quarterfinal) - Balraj Panwar - 1:40 pm IST Archery - Women's Individual (R64) - Ankita Bhakat - 1:44 pm IST Archery - Women's Individual (R64) - Bhajan Kaur - 1:57 pm IST Archery - Women's Individual (R32) - Subject to qualification - 2:23 pm IST Equestrian - Dressage Individual Grand Prix (Day 1) - Anush Agarwalla - 2:30 pm IST Hockey - Men's Team (Group Stage) - India vs Ireland - 4:45 pm IST Badminton - Men's Doubles (Group Stage) - Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty - 5:30 pm IST. Badminton - Women's Doubles (group stage) - Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto - 6:20 pm IST onwards Archery - Men's Individual (R64) - Dhiraj Bommadevara - 7:15 pm IST Archery - Men's Individual (R32) - Subject to qualification - 7:55 pm IST Boxing - Men's 51kg (R16) - Amit Panghal - 7:16 pm IST onwards Boxing - Women's 57kg (R32) - Jaismine Lamboria - 9:24 pm IST onwards Boxing - Women's 54kg (R16) - Preeti Pawar - 1:22 am IST onwards (Jul 31)

Paris Olympics 2024: India day 4 event schedule, timings, medal games, athletes and all you need to know

<p>Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry which began on the same Roland Garros clay courts in 2006. Nadal was largely outclassed in the much anticipated encounter, only coming briefly to life when he won four games in a row in the second set.</p>

<p>"I'm very relieved," said Djokovic. "Everything was going my way, I was 6-1, 4-0 up but I played a sloppy service game and gave him chances." He added: "I never thought back in 2006 that we'd still be playing each other almost 20 years later."</p>

<p>In a sign of the wear and tear, the pair have endured in recent months, Djokovic wore a protective strapping around his right knee while Nadal's right thigh was heavily strapped. But Djokovic played freely, forcing Nadal to scamper around Court Philippe Chatrier where the Spaniard had collected 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles.</p>

<p>The Serb raced to 4-0 lead, on the back of a double break, and held for 5-0 before Nadal stopped the rot much to the relief of a packed, sweltering crowd. Djokovic pocketed the one-sided opener when 2008 Olympic gold medallist Nadal ballooned a forehand wide of the mark.</p>

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<p>The statistics made grim reading for the 38-year-old who managed to eke out just four points off the Djokovic serve in the first set. There was no respite for Nadal, playing just his seventh tournament of an injury-plagued season, as Djokovic again carved out a double break for a 4-0 lead in the second set.</p>

<p>Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic gold medal to add to his 24 Grand Slam triumphs, surprisingly handed Nadal a lifeline when he served up a double fault to be broken for the first time.&nbsp;Nadal retrieved the second break to claw his way back from 0-4 to 4-4 as the top seed went suddenly off the boil.</p>

<p>Djokovic responded in style, a drop-shot leaving Nadal flat-footed as the Serb broke for 5-4 on a fourth break point and clinched victory in style with an ace. Despite his defeat on Monday, Nadal still has hopes of a gold medal in the men's doubles where he is playing alongside Carlos Alcaraz.</p>


Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry which began on the same Roland Garros clay courts in 2006.

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting. It was 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic's 31st win in a rivalry which began on the same Roland Garros clay courts in 2006. Nadal was largely outclassed in the much anticipated encounter, only coming briefly to life when he won four games in a row in the second set. "I'm very relieved," said Djokovic. "Everything was going my way, I was 6-1, 4-0 up but I played a sloppy service game and gave him chances." He added: "I never thought back in 2006 that we'd still be playing each other almost 20 years later." In a sign of the wear and tear, the pair have endured in recent months, Djokovic wore a protective strapping around his right knee while Nadal's right thigh was heavily strapped. But Djokovic played freely, forcing Nadal to scamper around Court Philippe Chatrier where the Spaniard had collected 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles. The Serb raced to 4-0 lead, on the back of a double break, and held for 5-0 before Nadal stopped the rot much to the relief of a packed, sweltering crowd. Djokovic pocketed the one-sided opener when 2008 Olympic gold medallist Nadal ballooned a forehand wide of the mark. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: Favourite Iga Swiatek pummels France's Diane Parry to enter third round The statistics made grim reading for the 38-year-old who managed to eke out just four points off the Djokovic serve in the first set. There was no respite for Nadal, playing just his seventh tournament of an injury-plagued season, as Djokovic again carved out a double break for a 4-0 lead in the second set. Djokovic, seeking a first Olympic gold medal to add to his 24 Grand Slam triumphs, surprisingly handed Nadal a lifeline when he served up a double fault to be broken for the first time. Nadal retrieved the second break to claw his way back from 0-4 to 4-4 as the top seed went suddenly off the boil. Djokovic responded in style, a drop-shot leaving Nadal flat-footed as the Serb broke for 5-4 on a fourth break point and clinched victory in style with an ace. Despite his defeat on Monday, Nadal still has hopes of a gold medal in the men's doubles where he is playing alongside Carlos Alcaraz.

Paris Olympics: Top-seed Novak Djokovic eases past error-prone Rafael Nadal to enter third round

<p>Poland's Iga Swiatek powered past France's Diane Parry 6-1 6-1 on Monday to cruise into the third round at the Paris Games and stay firmly on course for an Olympic gold medal. The world number one, who less than two months ago clinched her fourth French Open title on the same court, gave Parry no chance despite the home crowd's vocal support, racing through the first set in 38 minutes.</p>

<p>The 23-year-old Pole, the overwhelming favourite for the Olympic title, broke Parry again early in the second set to go 2-0 up and stay in control. With Parry's errors quickly piling up, Swiatek cruised through the second set, sealing her win on her opponent's serve, when the French player sent a forehand wide.</p>

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<p>Swiatek will next play China's Wang Xiyu in the third round.</p>


Poland's Iga Swiatek powered past France's Diane Parry 6-1 6-1 on Monday to cruise into the third round at the Paris Games and stay firmly on course for an Olympic gold medal.

Poland's Iga Swiatek powered past France's Diane Parry 6-1 6-1 on Monday to cruise into the third round at the Paris Games and stay firmly on course for an Olympic gold medal. The world number one, who less than two months ago clinched her fourth French Open title on the same court, gave Parry no chance despite the home crowd's vocal support, racing through the first set in 38 minutes. The 23-year-old Pole, the overwhelming favourite for the Olympic title, broke Parry again early in the second set to go 2-0 up and stay in control. With Parry's errors quickly piling up, Swiatek cruised through the second set, sealing her win on her opponent's serve, when the French player sent a forehand wide. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: India shooter Arjun Babuta misses medal by 1.4 point in 10m air rifle event Swiatek will next play China's Wang Xiyu in the third round.

Paris Olympics 2024: Favourite Iga Swiatek pummels France's Diane Parry to enter third round

<p>India shooter&nbsp;Arjun Babuta missed a medal men's 10m air rifle event on Monday (Jul 29) at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 by the barest&nbsp;margin of 1.4&nbsp;points.&nbsp; India still has only one medal at the Paris Games, thanks to&nbsp;Manu Bhaker's historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28).</p>

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<p>Babuta finished fourth with a total score of 208.4 after 20 shots while third-placed Victor Lindgren of Sweden finished with 209.3 points. The Swedish shooter had reached to 209.3 after his last shot of 10.0 and Arjun needed 10.4 or more to stay in contention but managed only 9.5 points on the final shot. Have a look at his shot-points below:</p>
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<p>China's 19-year-old Sheng Lihao went on to win the gold in the event with the total score of 252.2 - an new Olympic record as well. Sheng went was USA's William Shaner who had scored 251.6 at Tokyo Olympics in the same event.</p>

<p>Swedish Lindgren managed to win the silver while Croatia's Miran Maricic won the bronze medal.</p>

<p>Earlier, India's Ramita Jindal also failed to win the medal in women's 10m air rifle event.</p>

<p>India still has a chance to grab a medal on day 3 of the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 with men's archery team in contention. The quarter final event starts at 6:31 pm IST and the winner reaches the next round.</p>

<p>Here's the full schedule of the Men's archery team comprising Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara &amp; Pravin Jadhav</p>

<p>Men's Archery quarterfinal starts at 6:31 pm IST, semifinal (if qualified) starts at 7:17 pm IST, bronze medal match (if qualified) starts at 8:18 pm IST and gold medal match (if qualified) starts at 8:41 pm IST.&nbsp;</p>


India shooter Arjun Babuta missed a medal men's 10m air rifle event on Monday (Jul 29) at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 by the barest margin of 1.4 points. India still has only one medal at the Paris Games, thanks to Manu Bhaker's historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28).

India shooter Arjun Babuta missed a medal men's 10m air rifle event on Monday (Jul 29) at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 by the barest margin of 1.4 points. India still has only one medal at the Paris Games, thanks to Manu Bhaker's historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28). Also Read: 'I've got something...': Some Olympians are flaunting their bodies on OnlyFans. Here's why Babuta finished fourth with a total score of 208.4 after 20 shots while third-placed Victor Lindgren of Sweden finished with 209.3 points. The Swedish shooter had reached to 209.3 after his last shot of 10.0 and Arjun needed 10.4 or more to stay in contention but managed only 9.5 points on the final shot. Have a look at his shot-points below: China's 19-year-old Sheng Lihao went on to win the gold in the event with the total score of 252.2 - an new Olympic record as well. Sheng went was USA's William Shaner who had scored 251.6 at Tokyo Olympics in the same event. Swedish Lindgren managed to win the silver while Croatia's Miran Maricic won the bronze medal. Earlier, India's Ramita Jindal also failed to win the medal in women's 10m air rifle event. India still has a chance to grab a medal on day 3 of the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 with men's archery team in contention. The quarter final event starts at 6:31 pm IST and the winner reaches the next round. Here's the full schedule of the Men's archery team comprising Tarundeep Rai, Dhiraj Bommadevara & Pravin Jadhav Men's Archery quarterfinal starts at 6:31 pm IST, semifinal (if qualified) starts at 7:17 pm IST, bronze medal match (if qualified) starts at 8:18 pm IST and gold medal match (if qualified) starts at 8:41 pm IST.

Paris Olympics 2024: India shooter Arjun Babuta misses medal by 1.4 point in 10m air rifle event

<p>On Monday (Jul&nbsp;29), Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the second round of the men's singles at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Nadal and Djokovic will resume their rivalry once again, having last met in the 2022 French Open quarterfinals. Back then, Nadal got the better of his Serbian rival and went on to win the championship. Since then, the Spaniard has been plagued with injury concerns whereas Djokovic has been inconsistent with the rise of youngsters. This will be the 60th face-off between the two stalwarts and can possibly also be their last face-off.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In terms of head-to-head, Djokovic holds a slight edge over Nadal, leading 30-29. Meanwhile, Nadal has a solid lead over the Serbian in clay court encounters, where they will once again battle on Monday. Nadal leads 20-8 in this aspect and will start as a slight favourite with the upcoming encounter at the Roland Garros. During their last face-off in the Games, Nadal beat Djokovic in the semifinals in Beijing 2008 and ended with gold. The latter, meanwhile, settled for bronze. It will be interesting to see what script unfolds for them in the upcoming encounter.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>When will the Nadal vs Djokovic clash take place?</h3>

<p>The Nadal vs Djokovic face-off will be held on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, not before 1:30 PM local time (i.e. 17:00 IST).&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Where can one watch the Nadal vs Djokovic match?</h3>

<p>The Nadal vs Djokovic match can be watched live on Sports 18 1, and Sports 18 2 channels whereas the JioCinema app and website will provide the live streaming.</p>

<p><strong>WHAT THE TWO SAID BEFORE THE BIG-TICKET CLASH?</strong></p>

<p>Nadal termed Djokovic as the favourite ahead of the game. He said, "Situations are completely different for him, for me. He's being very competitive. I was not being very competitive for the last two years, so in that case, I think probably he is the clear favourite."</p>

<p>Djokovic, on the other hand, claimed that Nadal has always been his biggest rival. "Nadal is always my biggest rival. As long as Nadal is playing, as long as I’m playing, Nadal is always my biggest rival regardless of the rankings or what’s going on on the tour just because of the history of our rivalry," the Serb added.</p>


On Monday (Jul 29), Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the second round of the men's singles at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Nadal and Djokovic will resume their rivalry once again, having last met in the 2022 French Open quarterfinals.

On Monday (Jul 29), Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the second round of the men's singles at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 edition. Nadal and Djokovic will resume their rivalry once again, having last met in the 2022 French Open quarterfinals. Back then, Nadal got the better of his Serbian rival and went on to win the championship. Since then, the Spaniard has been plagued with injury concerns whereas Djokovic has been inconsistent with the rise of youngsters. This will be the 60th face-off between the two stalwarts and can possibly also be their last face-off. In terms of head-to-head, Djokovic holds a slight edge over Nadal, leading 30-29. Meanwhile, Nadal has a solid lead over the Serbian in clay court encounters, where they will once again battle on Monday. Nadal leads 20-8 in this aspect and will start as a slight favourite with the upcoming encounter at the Roland Garros. During their last face-off in the Games, Nadal beat Djokovic in the semifinals in Beijing 2008 and ended with gold. The latter, meanwhile, settled for bronze. It will be interesting to see what script unfolds for them in the upcoming encounter. Also read: 'Well, the women are…': Commentator dropped for passing sexist comment at the Olympics When will the Nadal vs Djokovic clash take place? The Nadal vs Djokovic face-off will be held on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, not before 1:30 PM local time (i.e. 17:00 IST). Where can one watch the Nadal vs Djokovic match? The Nadal vs Djokovic match can be watched live on Sports 18 1, and Sports 18 2 channels whereas the JioCinema app and website will provide the live streaming. WHAT THE TWO SAID BEFORE THE BIG-TICKET CLASH? Nadal termed Djokovic as the favourite ahead of the game. He said, "Situations are completely different for him, for me. He's being very competitive. I was not being very competitive for the last two years, so in that case, I think probably he is the clear favourite." Djokovic, on the other hand, claimed that Nadal has always been his biggest rival. "Nadal is always my biggest rival. As long as Nadal is playing, as long as I’m playing, Nadal is always my biggest rival regardless of the rankings or what’s going on on the tour just because of the history of our rivalry," the Serb added.

Paris Olympics 2024: When and where to watch Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic face-off

<p>Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal wore a shirt depicting children being bombed for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in a test for organisers who have strict rules on political statements.</p>

<p>Abu Sal was one of two flag-bearers for the Palestinian delegation during the rain-soaked river parade along the Seine on Friday.</p>

<p>His white shirt had embroidered images of warplanes dropping missiles over children playing sport.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This shirt represents the current image in Palestine," Abu Sal told AFP on Saturday.</p>

<p>"The children who are martyred and die under the rubble, children whose parents are martyred and are left alone without food or water."</p>

<p>At least 39,258 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched a military campaign in retaliation for the October 7 attacks by Hamas militants, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry.</p>

<p>The October attack that began the war resulted in the deaths of 1,197 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.</p>

<p>Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestine Olympic Committee, told AFP they had checked with the local organising committee of the Paris Olympics to see if Abu Sal's shirt contravened Olympic regulations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's a message of peace. It's a message to attract attention," he said. "This is anti-war, against killing. This abides with the Olympic Charter."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We presented it, they approved it," he added.</p>

<p>The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bans political statements on the field of play during sports events and during the opening and closing ceremonies, but athletes are free to express themselves in press conferences and on social media.</p>

<p>The Palestine Olympic Committee wrote to the IOC last week asking for a ban on Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics, which has been rejected.</p>

<p>Rajoub said the Palestinian team intended to use the Paris Olympics to draw attention to the suffering of civilians in Gaza.</p>

<p>Abu Sal, 20, received a wildcard for the Olympics boxing.</p>

<p>He lives in the West Bank and is unable to train with his Cairo-based coach -- a Gazan who cannot travel to him due to Israeli restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal wore a shirt depicting children being bombed for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in a test for organisers who have strict rules on political statements.

Palestinian boxer Waseem Abu Sal wore a shirt depicting children being bombed for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics in a test for organisers who have strict rules on political statements. Abu Sal was one of two flag-bearers for the Palestinian delegation during the rain-soaked river parade along the Seine on Friday. His white shirt had embroidered images of warplanes dropping missiles over children playing sport. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: Samoa's boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito dies at Olympics village "This shirt represents the current image in Palestine," Abu Sal told AFP on Saturday. "The children who are martyred and die under the rubble, children whose parents are martyred and are left alone without food or water." At least 39,258 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched a military campaign in retaliation for the October 7 attacks by Hamas militants, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry. The October attack that began the war resulted in the deaths of 1,197 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestine Olympic Committee, told AFP they had checked with the local organising committee of the Paris Olympics to see if Abu Sal's shirt contravened Olympic regulations. "It's a message of peace. It's a message to attract attention," he said. "This is anti-war, against killing. This abides with the Olympic Charter." "We presented it, they approved it," he added. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) bans political statements on the field of play during sports events and during the opening and closing ceremonies, but athletes are free to express themselves in press conferences and on social media. The Palestine Olympic Committee wrote to the IOC last week asking for a ban on Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics, which has been rejected. Rajoub said the Palestinian team intended to use the Paris Olympics to draw attention to the suffering of civilians in Gaza. Abu Sal, 20, received a wildcard for the Olympics boxing. He lives in the West Bank and is unable to train with his Cairo-based coach -- a Gazan who cannot travel to him due to Israeli restrictions. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Paris Olympics 2024: Palestinian athlete wears shirt depicting 'attack on children' during opening ceremony

<p>Lionel Elika Fatupaito, Samoa's national boxing coach, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Olympic Village during the ongoing Paris Games 2024 on Friday (Jul 26). The news was confirmed by the International Boxing Association (IBA) in a statement released on Saturday (Jul 27).</p>

<p>"We at the International Boxing Association (IBA) extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lionel Elika Fatupaito, the national boxing coach of Samoa, who tragically passed away during the Paris 2024," read the statement.</p>

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<p>"Lionel’s dedication and passion for the sport have left an indelible mark on the boxing community. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Our thoughts and prayers are with Team Samoa and all those affected by this profound loss," it further read.</p>

<p>The Samoan Olympic committee also&nbsp;issued a statement after&nbsp;the death of the 60-year-old coach, while the athletes offered a prayer before the Paris Olympic Games 2024 opening ceremony.</p>

<p>"Lionel was one of Samoa's top boxing coaches and a great believer in the Olympic ideal. Our thoughts and those of the entire Samoan sporting community are with Lionel's family, his boxers and friends. He will be greatly missed," read the committee statement.</p>


Lionel Elika Fatupaito, Samoa's national boxing coach, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Olympic Village during the ongoing Paris Games 2024 on Friday (Jul 26).

Lionel Elika Fatupaito, Samoa's national boxing coach, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the Olympic Village during the ongoing Paris Games 2024 on Friday (Jul 26). The news was confirmed by the International Boxing Association (IBA) in a statement released on Saturday (Jul 27). "We at the International Boxing Association (IBA) extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lionel Elika Fatupaito, the national boxing coach of Samoa, who tragically passed away during the Paris 2024," read the statement. Also Read: Paris Olympic Games 2024: China's Huang and Sheng become first gold medal winners at Summer Games "Lionel’s dedication and passion for the sport have left an indelible mark on the boxing community. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Our thoughts and prayers are with Team Samoa and all those affected by this profound loss," it further read. The Samoan Olympic committee also issued a statement after the death of the 60-year-old coach, while the athletes offered a prayer before the Paris Olympic Games 2024 opening ceremony. "Lionel was one of Samoa's top boxing coaches and a great believer in the Olympic ideal. Our thoughts and those of the entire Samoan sporting community are with Lionel's family, his boxers and friends. He will be greatly missed," read the committee statement.

Paris Olympics 2024: Samoa's boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito dies at Olympics village

<p>France has opened an investigation into the death threats received by the Israeli athletes, currently participating at the Paris Olympics, the prosecutor's office informed on Sunday (Jul 28).</p>

<p>Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the threatening emails directed towards three Israeli athletes, adding that the investigation will be led by the national anti-online hate body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first messages were sent to 15 athletes' emails and were signed by an entity that identified itself as “the People’s Defense Organization,” which doesn’t exist.</p>

<p>“The People’s Defense Organization announces that it intends to harm any Israeli presence at the Olympics. The&nbsp;Jewish lobby that controls the French Parliament won’t decide anything anymore," read the message.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The message warned that there would be a repeat of the events of Munich 1972 where terrorists belonging to the Black September group broke into the Olympic village and took Israel athletes hostage - eventually killing 11 and a German police officer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel's opening ceremony flagbearer, Peter Paltchik, swimmers Meiron Amir Cheruti and several others received invitations to their own funerals as well.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Private details of athletes leaked</strong></h2>

<p>The probe has also been initiated a day after private details of Israeli athletes were leaked on Telegram in an apparent doxing cyberattack. Data including blood test results and login credentials of the athletes were leaked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>France’s cybercrime unit (OFAC) said it was pushing to get the data removed from social media. A hacker group named "Zeus" claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel claims Iran targeting athletes</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier this week, the Israeli foreign minister wrote a letter to the French government, warning them of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli athletes participating in the Games.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Katz said the Israeli government had intelligence of the possible attack, with proxies of the Iranian terror groups looking to execute it.</p>

<p>“We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organizations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics," wrote FM&nbsp;Israel Katz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, no links to Iran or another foreign country have been established&nbsp;according to an <em>AFP </em>report but the French security agencies remain&nbsp;on high alert.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


France has opened an investigation into the death threats received by the Israeli athletes, currently participating at the Paris Olympics, the prosecutor's office informed on Sunday (Jul 28).

France has opened an investigation into the death threats received by the Israeli athletes, currently participating at the Paris Olympics, the prosecutor's office informed on Sunday (Jul 28). Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the threatening emails directed towards three Israeli athletes, adding that the investigation will be led by the national anti-online hate body. The first messages were sent to 15 athletes' emails and were signed by an entity that identified itself as “the People’s Defense Organization,” which doesn’t exist. “The People’s Defense Organization announces that it intends to harm any Israeli presence at the Olympics. The Jewish lobby that controls the French Parliament won’t decide anything anymore," read the message. The message warned that there would be a repeat of the events of Munich 1972 where terrorists belonging to the Black September group broke into the Olympic village and took Israel athletes hostage - eventually killing 11 and a German police officer. Israel's opening ceremony flagbearer, Peter Paltchik, swimmers Meiron Amir Cheruti and several others received invitations to their own funerals as well. Private details of athletes leaked The probe has also been initiated a day after private details of Israeli athletes were leaked on Telegram in an apparent doxing cyberattack. Data including blood test results and login credentials of the athletes were leaked. France’s cybercrime unit (OFAC) said it was pushing to get the data removed from social media. A hacker group named "Zeus" claimed responsibility for the cyberattack. Watch | Golan heights attack: Israel blames Hezbollah, retaliates with strikes in Lebanon × Also read | Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war Israel claims Iran targeting athletes Earlier this week, the Israeli foreign minister wrote a letter to the French government, warning them of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli athletes participating in the Games. Katz said the Israeli government had intelligence of the possible attack, with proxies of the Iranian terror groups looking to execute it. “We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organizations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics," wrote FM Israel Katz. So far, no links to Iran or another foreign country have been established according to an AFP report but the French security agencies remain on high alert. (With inputs from agencies)

France initiates investigation after Israeli athletes at Paris Olympics receive death threats

<p>Paris Olympic Games 2024 Triathlon swimming practice session was cancelled on Sunday (Jul 28) due to poor water quality of Seine river. Paris has been witnessing constant rain since opening ceremony of Olympic Games on Friday (Jul 26) which also led to river water getting polluted.</p>

<p>The race, due to start on Tuesday (Jul 30) for men and a day after for women, is still on schedule with the organisers hoping for water pollution levels to come down in next 48 hours.</p>

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<p>“Following a meeting on water quality held this morning attended by Paris 2024, representatives of World Triathlon and their technical and medical delegates, Météo France, Drieat, the City of Paris and the prefecture of the Île-de-France region involved in carrying out water quality tests, a joint decision was taken to cancel the swim leg of the triathlon familiarisation which was due to be held on 28 July at 8am,” said the Paris games organisers and World Triathlon said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterates that the priority is the health of the athletes,” the statement further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The tests carried out in the Seine revealed water quality levels that in the view of the international federation, World Triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held. This is due to rain that has fallen on Paris on 26 and 27 July.”</p>

<p>Swimming in the iconic French river has been banned for nearly a century now and the Olympic games organisers have invested around $1 billion to ensure a safe river for the athletes.</p>

<p>The river water pollution has been a cause of concern even before the Olympic Games. The tests done by Paris mayor's office a month ago before the games showed levels of the E.Coli bacteria -- an indicator of faecal matter -- were far above the upper limits.</p>


Paris Olympic Games 2024 Triathlon swimming practice session was cancelled on Sunday (Jul 28) due to poor water quality of Seine river. Paris has been witnessing constant rain since opening ceremony of Olympic Games on Friday (Jul 26) which also led to river water getting polluted.

Paris Olympic Games 2024 Triathlon swimming practice session was cancelled on Sunday (Jul 28) due to poor water quality of Seine river. Paris has been witnessing constant rain since opening ceremony of Olympic Games on Friday (Jul 26) which also led to river water getting polluted. The race, due to start on Tuesday (Jul 30) for men and a day after for women, is still on schedule with the organisers hoping for water pollution levels to come down in next 48 hours. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: Fans boo convicted Dutch child rapist on beach volleyball debut “Following a meeting on water quality held this morning attended by Paris 2024, representatives of World Triathlon and their technical and medical delegates, Météo France, Drieat, the City of Paris and the prefecture of the Île-de-France region involved in carrying out water quality tests, a joint decision was taken to cancel the swim leg of the triathlon familiarisation which was due to be held on 28 July at 8am,” said the Paris games organisers and World Triathlon said in a statement. “Paris 2024 and World Triathlon reiterates that the priority is the health of the athletes,” the statement further added. “The tests carried out in the Seine revealed water quality levels that in the view of the international federation, World Triathlon, did not provide sufficient guarantees to allow the event to be held. This is due to rain that has fallen on Paris on 26 and 27 July.” Swimming in the iconic French river has been banned for nearly a century now and the Olympic games organisers have invested around $1 billion to ensure a safe river for the athletes. The river water pollution has been a cause of concern even before the Olympic Games. The tests done by Paris mayor's office a month ago before the games showed levels of the E.Coli bacteria -- an indicator of faecal matter -- were far above the upper limits.

Paris Games 2024: 'Priority is health..,' Triathlon swimming training session cancelled at Olympics | Read Why

<p>A US tech company has&nbsp;pulled its advertisements from Paris Olympics 2024 after the opening ceremony mocked the Last Supper. Drag queens and dancers performed a parody of the Leonardo da Vinci's mural painting, which brought flak from all quarters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company, C Spire, said it was cutting ties after being shocked by the events on the opening night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics,” the company posted on X, formerly Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Company president and CEO Suzy Hays said:&nbsp;“C Spire is supportive of our athletes who have worked so hard to be a part of the Olympics. However, we will not be a part of the offensive and unacceptable mockery of the Last Supper, which is why we’re pulling our advertising from the Olympics.”</p>

<p>It remains unclear what form of advertisements were pulled or how much C Spire spent to be part of the Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Apology issued</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Olympics on Sunday (Jul 28) released a statement apologising to Catholics and other Christian groups who were angered by the events of the opening ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. (The opening ceremony) tried to celebrate community tolerance," Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps told a press conference.</p>

<p>"We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offence we are really sorry."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blasphemy-and-insult-paris-olympics-draws-backlash-for-last-supper-drag-performance-744681"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;'Blasphemy and Insult': Paris Olympics draws backlash for 'Last Supper' drag performance</strong></a></p>

<p>The particular segment of the opening ceremony was aimed to be a big moment for queer and drag representation. However, when the performers&nbsp;gathered at a table set against the backdrop of the Seine River and posed&nbsp;like Jesus and his Twelve Apostles in the painting - it came across as distasteful and disingenuous.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, defended the production as a symbol of “inclusion".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our subject was not to be subversive. We never wanted to be subversive. We wanted to talk about diversity. Diversity means being together,” Jolly said.</p>

<p>The netizens, however, did not agree and censured the production for not being anywhere related to the Olympics.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A US tech company has pulled its advertisements from Paris Olympics 2024 after the opening ceremony mocked the Last Supper. Drag queens and dancers performed a parody of the Leonardo da Vinci's mural painting, which brought flak from all quarters.

A US tech company has pulled its advertisements from Paris Olympics 2024 after the opening ceremony mocked the Last Supper. Drag queens and dancers performed a parody of the Leonardo da Vinci's mural painting, which brought flak from all quarters. Mississippi-based telecommunications and technology company, C Spire, said it was cutting ties after being shocked by the events on the opening night. “We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics,” the company posted on X, formerly Twitter. Company president and CEO Suzy Hays said: “C Spire is supportive of our athletes who have worked so hard to be a part of the Olympics. However, we will not be a part of the offensive and unacceptable mockery of the Last Supper, which is why we’re pulling our advertising from the Olympics.” It remains unclear what form of advertisements were pulled or how much C Spire spent to be part of the Olympics. We were shocked by the mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. C Spire will be pulling our advertising from the Olympics. — C Spire (@CSpire) July 27, 2024 × Watch | Paris Olympics: First-of-its-kind ceremony on river Seine × Apology issued Meanwhile, the Olympics on Sunday (Jul 28) released a statement apologising to Catholics and other Christian groups who were angered by the events of the opening ceremony. "Clearly there was never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group. (The opening ceremony) tried to celebrate community tolerance," Paris 2024 spokesperson Anne Descamps told a press conference. "We believe this ambition was achieved. If people have taken any offence we are really sorry." Also read | 'Blasphemy and Insult': Paris Olympics draws backlash for 'Last Supper' drag performance The particular segment of the opening ceremony was aimed to be a big moment for queer and drag representation. However, when the performers gathered at a table set against the backdrop of the Seine River and posed like Jesus and his Twelve Apostles in the painting - it came across as distasteful and disingenuous. Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the opening ceremony, defended the production as a symbol of “inclusion". “Our subject was not to be subversive. We never wanted to be subversive. We wanted to talk about diversity. Diversity means being together,” Jolly said. The netizens, however, did not agree and censured the production for not being anywhere related to the Olympics. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics: US tech company pulls its ads over ‘Last Supper’ mocking in opening ceremony

<p>India could have a glorious&nbsp;Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024&nbsp;as they will compete to win their first medal on Sunday (July 28). The day will see two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu in action in her opening round of the badminton event, however, the highlight&nbsp;of the day will be shooter Manu Bhaker. She will be India’s big medal hope on Day 2 having reached the final round of 10-metre&nbsp;air pistol women’s single discipline. Alongside her India’s archery team will also be seen in action as history beckons for them as well. Ahead of the Day 2 of the Paris Olympics, here are all the details of the Indian athletes in action on Sunday.</p>

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<h2><strong>Badminton</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s singles group stage - 2:30 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s singles group stage - 12:00 PM onwards</p>

<p>Men’s doubles group stage - 12:50 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s doubles group stage - 1:40 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Shooting</strong></h2>

<p>10m air rifle women’s qualification - 12:45 PM onwards</p>

<p>10m air pistol men’s final - 1:00 PM onwards</p>

<p>10m air rifle men’s qualification - 2:45 PM onwards</p>

<p>Manu Bhaker's 10m air pistol women’s final - 3:30 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Rowing</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s single sculls repechages - 1:06 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Table Tennis</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s singles round of 64 - 1:30 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s singles round of 64 - 1:30 PM onwards</p>

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<h2><strong>Swimming</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s 100m backstroke heats - 2:30 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s 200m freestyle heats - 2:30 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Boxing</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s 71kg round of 32 - 2:46 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s 50kg round of 32 - 3:50 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Tennis</strong></h2>

<p>Men’s singles first round - 3:30 PM onwards</p>

<p>Men’s doubles - 3:30 PM onwards</p>

<h2><strong>Archery</strong></h2>

<p>Women’s team elimination round - 1:00 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s team quarter-finals - 5:45 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s team semi-finals - 7:17 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s team bronze medal match - 8:18 PM onwards</p>

<p>Women’s team gold medal match - 8:41 PM onwards</p>

<p><em><strong>(All timings&nbsp;according to IST)</strong></em></p>


India could have a glorious Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024 as they will compete to win their first medal on Sunday (July 28). The day will see two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu in action in her opening round of the badminton event, however, the highlight of the day will be shooter Manu Bhaker.

India could have a glorious Day 2 of the Paris Olympics 2024 as they will compete to win their first medal on Sunday (July 28). The day will see two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu in action in her opening round of the badminton event, however, the highlight of the day will be shooter Manu Bhaker. She will be India’s big medal hope on Day 2 having reached the final round of 10-metre air pistol women’s single discipline. Alongside her India’s archery team will also be seen in action as history beckons for them as well. Ahead of the Day 2 of the Paris Olympics, here are all the details of the Indian athletes in action on Sunday. Fantastic effort from @realmanubhaker as she finished 3rd in the Qualification round in the 10m Air Pistol Women’s event. She will feature in the medal match tomorrow at 3.30 pm IST.#JeetKiAur #Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/GWxXMPzVXI — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) July 27, 2024 × Badminton Men’s singles group stage - 2:30 PM onwards Women’s singles group stage - 12:00 PM onwards Men’s doubles group stage - 12:50 PM onwards Women’s doubles group stage - 1:40 PM onwards Shooting 10m air rifle women’s qualification - 12:45 PM onwards 10m air pistol men’s final - 1:00 PM onwards 10m air rifle men’s qualification - 2:45 PM onwards Manu Bhaker's 10m air pistol women’s final - 3:30 PM onwards Rowing Men’s single sculls repechages - 1:06 PM onwards Table Tennis Men’s singles round of 64 - 1:30 PM onwards Women’s singles round of 64 - 1:30 PM onwards ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: When & how to watch Manu Bhaker's 10m air pistol women's singles final? - Live streaming Swimming Men’s 100m backstroke heats - 2:30 PM onwards Women’s 200m freestyle heats - 2:30 PM onwards Boxing Men’s 71kg round of 32 - 2:46 PM onwards Women’s 50kg round of 32 - 3:50 PM onwards Tennis Men’s singles first round - 3:30 PM onwards Men’s doubles - 3:30 PM onwards Archery Women’s team elimination round - 1:00 PM onwards Women’s team quarter-finals - 5:45 PM onwards Women’s team semi-finals - 7:17 PM onwards Women’s team bronze medal match - 8:18 PM onwards Women’s team gold medal match - 8:41 PM onwards (All timings according to IST)

Paris Olympics 2024: All you need to know about India's schedule on Day 2 as Manu Bhaker hunts for glory

<p>Manu Bhaker won first medal for India at Paris Olympic Games 2024 by winning the bronze in women's&nbsp;10m air pistol individual event on Sunday (Jul 28). With the win, she became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at quadrennial games.</p>

<p>Manu shot a total score of 221.7 in 20 shots as South Korean duo of Oh Ye Jin and Kim Yeji won gold and silver, respectively.</p>

<p>Before Manu, Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore, Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar had won a medal in shooting for India.</p>

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<p>This is India's first shooting medal at the Olympic games since winning two medals, a silver and a bronze, at 2012 London Olympics.</p>

<p>Narang had won a bronze in men’s 10m air rifle while Vijay had won a silver in men’s 25m rapid fire pistol at London games.</p>

<p>Before them, Bindra had won a gold in men’s 10m air rifle at 2008 Beijing games - the first individual gold medal at Olympic games. Since then, only Neeraj Chopra has won an individual gold for India - in men's javelin throw event at 2021 Tokyo Olympics.</p>

<p>Rathore, meanwhile, was the first medal winner for India in shooting - grabbing a silver medal in men’s double trap event at 2004 Athens Olympics.</p>

<p>"After Tokyo, I was very disappointed. It took me a long time to get over that," Bhaker said on Jio Cinema after her win.</p>

<p>"So really grateful that I could win bronze, maybe (it will be) better next time. I feel great. This medal was long due for India. It feels surreal. India deserves many more medals. As many as possible. The feeling is really surreal, it takes a lot of effort," she added.</p>

<p>Manu had previously participated in 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well but failed to make any impact. Her gun developed technical snag in the 10m air pistol event qualifying round and she failed to advance to the final round.</p>


Manu Bhaker won first medal for India at Paris Olympic Games 2024 by winning the bronze in women's 10m air pistol individual event on Sunday (Jul 28). With the win, she became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at quadrennial games.

Manu Bhaker won first medal for India at Paris Olympic Games 2024 by winning the bronze in women's 10m air pistol individual event on Sunday (Jul 28). With the win, she became the first Indian woman to win a shooting medal at quadrennial games. Manu shot a total score of 221.7 in 20 shots as South Korean duo of Oh Ye Jin and Kim Yeji won gold and silver, respectively. Before Manu, Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore, Abhinav Bindra, Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar had won a medal in shooting for India. Also Read: Who is Manu Bhaker - India's first woman shooter to win medal at Olympics This is India's first shooting medal at the Olympic games since winning two medals, a silver and a bronze, at 2012 London Olympics. Narang had won a bronze in men’s 10m air rifle while Vijay had won a silver in men’s 25m rapid fire pistol at London games. Before them, Bindra had won a gold in men’s 10m air rifle at 2008 Beijing games - the first individual gold medal at Olympic games. Since then, only Neeraj Chopra has won an individual gold for India - in men's javelin throw event at 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Rathore, meanwhile, was the first medal winner for India in shooting - grabbing a silver medal in men’s double trap event at 2004 Athens Olympics. "After Tokyo, I was very disappointed. It took me a long time to get over that," Bhaker said on Jio Cinema after her win. "So really grateful that I could win bronze, maybe (it will be) better next time. I feel great. This medal was long due for India. It feels surreal. India deserves many more medals. As many as possible. The feeling is really surreal, it takes a lot of effort," she added. Manu had previously participated in 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well but failed to make any impact. Her gun developed technical snag in the 10m air pistol event qualifying round and she failed to advance to the final round.

Paris Olympics 2024: India shooter Manu Bhaker wins historic bronze in women's 10m air pistol event

<p>Manu Bhaker became India's first woman shooter to win a medal at prestigious Olympic games. The 22-year-old reached the milestone with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28) at ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.</p>

<p>The medal was also India's fifth in shooting and first since 2012 London Olympics where Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar had won a bronze and a silver, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Here's all you need to know about Manu Bhaker</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Manu Bhaker?</strong></h2>

<p>Bhaker is a shooter from the city of Jhajjar in India's northern state of Haryana. She took up shooting at the age of 14 in 2016 and quickly rose through the ranks.</p>

<h2><strong>How did she qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>Bhaker qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 after finishing fifth in women's 25m pistol event at the 2023 Asian Shooting Championship.</p>

<h2><strong>What was Manu Bhaker's Olympic record before winning bronze at Paris Olympic Games 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>Manu had previously participated in 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well but failed to make any impact. Her gun developed technical snag in the 10m air pistol event qualifying round and she failed to advance to the final round.</p>

<p>In the mixed 10m air pistol event she finished seventh with partner Saurabh Chaudhary despite topping stage 1 of the qualification round.</p>

<p>She also failed to make it to the final round in the 25m pistol event as well.</p>

<h2><strong>What are Manu Bhaker's other achievements?</strong></h2>

<p>Manu Bhaker won a gold medal on her International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) debut in 2018.</p>

<p>Bhaker also won gold medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games in 10m air pistol event in Gold Coast.</p>

<p>In 2018, she also became first Indian shooter and female athlete to win a gold medal at Youth Olympics.</p>

<p>In 2019, Bhaker won mixed team gold medals at all three ISSF World Cup with Saurabh Chaudhary and won the gold at both mixed and individual event in ISSF World Cup final in China.<br />
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Manu Bhaker became India's first woman shooter to win a medal at prestigious Olympic games. The 22-year-old reached the milestone with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28) at ongoing Paris Olympics 2024.

Manu Bhaker became India's first woman shooter to win a medal at prestigious Olympic games. The 22-year-old reached the milestone with a bronze in women's 10m air pistol event on Sunday (Jul 28) at ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. The medal was also India's fifth in shooting and first since 2012 London Olympics where Gagan Narang and Vijay Kumar had won a bronze and a silver, respectively. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: Social media bursts into joy as Manu Bhaker scripts history for India Here's all you need to know about Manu Bhaker Who is Manu Bhaker? Bhaker is a shooter from the city of Jhajjar in India's northern state of Haryana. She took up shooting at the age of 14 in 2016 and quickly rose through the ranks. How did she qualify for the Paris Olympics 2024? Bhaker qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 after finishing fifth in women's 25m pistol event at the 2023 Asian Shooting Championship. What was Manu Bhaker's Olympic record before winning bronze at Paris Olympic Games 2024? Manu had previously participated in 2021 Tokyo Olympics as well but failed to make any impact. Her gun developed technical snag in the 10m air pistol event qualifying round and she failed to advance to the final round. In the mixed 10m air pistol event she finished seventh with partner Saurabh Chaudhary despite topping stage 1 of the qualification round. She also failed to make it to the final round in the 25m pistol event as well. What are Manu Bhaker's other achievements? Manu Bhaker won a gold medal on her International Sport Shooting Federation (ISSF) debut in 2018. Bhaker also won gold medal at 2018 Commonwealth Games in 10m air pistol event in Gold Coast. In 2018, she also became first Indian shooter and female athlete to win a gold medal at Youth Olympics. In 2019, Bhaker won mixed team gold medals at all three ISSF World Cup with Saurabh Chaudhary and won the gold at both mixed and individual event in ISSF World Cup final in China.

Paris Games 2024: Who is Manu Bhaker - India's first woman shooter to win medal at Olympics

<p>Lady Gaga brought&nbsp;much-needed elegance to the 2024 Summer Olympics. After much speculation, the ''Chromatica'' singer finally took to the stage and kicked off the summer games in a true&nbsp;French way.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The superstar gave a spectacular cabaret performance on the stage built on the banks of the River Seine.</p>

<h2><strong>Lady Gaga's Performance at the Olympics</strong></h2>

<p>From her singing to&nbsp;her dancing and her attire; Gaga's performance was all things French. The Oscar-winning singer took the stage wearing a dramatic ensemble -&nbsp;that featured a strapless black bodysuit with white and pink feathered embellishments.<br />
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Gaga took the stage and delivered an electrifying rendition of Renée “Zizi” Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes” (“My Thing With Feathers”).</p>

<p>This was Gaga's first Olympic performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="es"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Par%C3%ADs2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#París2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lady?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lady</a> Gaga interpreta "Mon truc en plumes" en la inauguración de los <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuegosOlimpicosParis2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuegosOlimpicosParis2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/E9WmnTtjCx">pic.twitter.com/E9WmnTtjCx</a></p>
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<h2><strong>Gaga's French Connection</strong></h2>

<p>After setting the stage on fire with her performance, Gaga penned down her feelings on Instagram, revealing&nbsp;her deep connection with the French people.</p>

<p>Calling Paris the most magical cities, the singer wrote, “This is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release. Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music — I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth — Paris.”</p>

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<p>Sharing details of her dress, the crooner wrote "Mon Truc en Plumes" which in&nbsp;English means&nbsp;"My Thing with Feathers", - and that's where the idea for&nbsp;her whole attire came from.&nbsp; The pom poms were rented from Le Lido archive — a real French cabaret theatre.</p>

<p id="mntl-sc-block_21-0">"We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive — a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes,&nbsp;using naturally molted feathers," continued Gaga.</p>

<p>"I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic," she further said.</p>

<p>''studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills — I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out," the crooner added.</p>


Lady Gaga brought much-needed elegance to the 2024 Summer Olympics. After much speculation, the ''Chromatica'' singer finally took to the stage and kicked off the summer games in a true French way.

Lady Gaga brought much-needed elegance to the 2024 Summer Olympics. After much speculation, the ''Chromatica'' singer finally took to the stage and kicked off the summer games in a true French way. The superstar gave a spectacular cabaret performance on the stage built on the banks of the River Seine. Lady Gaga's Performance at the Olympics From her singing to her dancing and her attire; Gaga's performance was all things French. The Oscar-winning singer took the stage wearing a dramatic ensemble - that featured a strapless black bodysuit with white and pink feathered embellishments. Gaga took the stage and delivered an electrifying rendition of Renée “Zizi” Jeanmaire’s “Mon Truc en Plumes” (“My Thing With Feathers”). This was Gaga's first Olympic performance. #París2024 #Lady Gaga interpreta "Mon truc en plumes" en la inauguración de los #JuegosOlimpicosParis2024 pic.twitter.com/E9WmnTtjCx — Desde el Balcón (@desdebalcon) July 26, 2024 × Gaga's French Connection After setting the stage on fire with her performance, Gaga penned down her feelings on Instagram, revealing her deep connection with the French people. Calling Paris the most magical cities, the singer wrote, “This is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release. Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music — I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth — Paris.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) × Sharing details of her dress, the crooner wrote "Mon Truc en Plumes" which in English means "My Thing with Feathers", - and that's where the idea for her whole attire came from. The pom poms were rented from Le Lido archive — a real French cabaret theatre. "We rented pom poms from Le Lido archive — a real French cabaret theater. We collaborated with Dior to create custom costumes, using naturally molted feathers," continued Gaga. "I studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic," she further said. ''studied French choreography that put a modern twist on a French classic. I rehearsed tirelessly to study a joyful French dance, brushing up on some old skills — I bet you didn’t know I used to dance at a 60s French party on the lower east side when I was first starting out," the crooner added.

All Things French! Lady Gaga wows the audience with her charming cabaret performance at 2024 Paris Olympics